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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 23036

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

Published November 3, 2022

Summary

CPSC records recall 23036, published November 3, 2022. Reported units: About 113,000 (In addition, about 10,000 were sold in Canada).

What's the 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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit https//www.clarkusa.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will need to upload a photo of their shoes in order to determine if they are included in this recall. If included in the recall, Clarks will send consumers free shipping materials and a pre-paid shipping label to send back the shoes. Consumers may also return their shoes to the place where purchased.

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Recall details

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

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Questions about this recall

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

Yes. CPSC published recall 23036 on November 3, 2022. Reported 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit https//www.clarkusa.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will need to upload a photo of their shoes in order to determine if they are included in this recall. If included in the recall, Clarks will send consumers free shipping materials and a pre-paid shipping label to send back the shoes. Consumers may also return their shoes to the place where purchased.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: C&J Clark America Inc. (subsidiary of Clarks Americas, Inc.), of Needham, Massachusetts.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)