CPSC Recall in 2022: Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-036

Date: November 03, 2022

Product Name: Breeze Ave, Breeze Shore and Breeze Step women’s shoes in navy colors

Recall Description:

This recall involves several versions of Clarks women’s shoes sold under the “Breeze” style name, as reflected below. The shoes were sold in the Spring/Summer 2022 season and were sold in women’s sizes 5 to 12 and feature blue uppers and white soles. The shoes include a label on the inside of the upper that includes the size, month and year of manufacture, and article number. Shoes included in the recall are listed below: Women’s Shoe StyleColorArticle NumberBreeze AveDark Navy26165269Breeze ShoreNavy26164910Breeze StepDark Navy26166718Breeze StepNavy26166904Breeze StepNavy/White  26165290

Hazard Description:

Prolonged and direct contact with the shoes’ upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects.  

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 113,000 (In addition, about 10,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Clarks outlet stores and other stores, including Macy’s, JC Penney, Kohl’s, QVC, Shoe Carnival, DSW and Zappos and online at Clarksusa.com and Amazon.com from February 2022 to October 2022 for about $65.

Manufactured In:

China