Clarks Americas Recalls Women's Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical Hazard

Breeze Ave, Breeze Shore and Breeze Step women's shoes in navy colors

Date of Recall

2022-11-03

CPSC Release Number

23-036

Manufactured In

China

Units

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

Importer

C&J Clark America Inc. (subsidiary of Clarks Americas, Inc.), of Needham, Massachusetts

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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 Style Color Article Number Breeze Ave Dark Navy 26165269

Breeze Shore Navy 26164910

Breeze Step Dark Navy 26166718

Breeze Step Navy 26166904

Breeze Step Navy/White 26165290

Remedy

Refund

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