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ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
31 identifiers listed for this notice.
ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes (2)
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5059202354010
- 5059202354034
- 5059202354058
- 5059202353853
- 5059202353877
- 5059202353891
- 5059204617151
- 5059204617175
- 5059204617199
- 5059204617090
- 5059204617113
- 5059204617137
- 5059204347379
- 5059204347393
- 5059204347416
- 5059204347317
- 5059204347331
- 5059204347355
- 5059206979271
- 5059206979295
- 5059206979417
- 5059206979431
- 5059206979219
- 5059206979233
- 5059206979257
- 5059202354737
- 5059202354751
- 5059202354775
- 5059202353976
- 5059202353990
- 5059202354713
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes above the legal limit.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from ASDA.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2610-0025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk because testing identified the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), above the permitted regulatory limit. Prolonged exposure to these substances may pose a risk to human health and may cause damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users by ASDA.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by ASDA.
If you own the product, stop using it immediately and return it to the nearest ASDA store for a full refund. You do not need a receipt.
For more information, please see Product Recall: Mens Hiker Boots and Shoes or contact ASDA on 0330 053 0111.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2610-0025
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Men’s hiking boots in black, grey and khaki.
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Questions
Why has ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes been recalled?
Tests have found a harmful substance in ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes above the legal limit. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes sold?
The notice names Asda. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
