CPSC Recall in 2017: Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-211

Date: August 24, 2017

Product Name: Dr. Martens Vegan boots

Recall Description:

This recall involves Dr. Martens unisex Vegan 1460 eight eye boots sold in cherry red with black shoelaces in all sizes. The boots have a chunky sole and a golden heel pull tab with “AirWair” printed on it. “Made in Vietnam” and product code 14585 are printed on the tongue label with the batch code starting with “GV” and ending in Q, R or S.

Hazard Description:

Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine.  

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Dr. Martens, Journeys and independent stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, DrMartens.com, Shoebuy.com and other websites from January 2015 through July 2017 for about $125.

Manufactured In:

Vietnam