Dr. Martens Vegan Boots Recalled by Airwair Due to Chemical Exposure Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-211 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 24, 2017
- Brand
- Airwair
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Dr. Martens Vegan boots
- Hazard
- Chemical Exposure Hazard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Units
- About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada)
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 24, 2017
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Dr. Martens Vegan boots · About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Airwair, of Portland, Ore..
Consumer contact
Dr. Martens at 800-460-3930 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at dmservice@drmartens.com, or online at www.drmartens.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Dr. Martens Vegan boots (About 30,000 (in addition, about 900 in Canada) units). This recall involves Dr.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Chemical Exposure Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Dr. Martens for a full refund or free replacement product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 24, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.