Product recallOPSS
Clarks Breeze and Brinkley Women’s Shoes recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for Clarks Breeze and Brinkley Women’s Shoes presenting a serious chemical risk as they contain benzidine and dimethoxy benzidine which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Clarks Breeze and Brinkley Women’s Shoes
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- BRINKLEY SHORE (NAVY) - ARTICLE NUMBER: 26166596, BRINKLEY STEP (NAVY) - ARTICLE NUMBER: 26166603, BRINKLEY AVE (DARK NAVY) - ARTICLE NUMBER: 26166623
What to do now
Clarks Breeze and Brinkley Women’s Shoes contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2211-0150). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Clarks Breeze and Brinkley Women’s Shoes presenting a serious chemical risk as they contain benzidine and dimethoxy benzidine which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains benzidine and dimethoxy benzidine. Prolonged and direct contact with the shoes’ upper material can expose the wearer to these chemicals, which are found in Azo Dyes, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects.
Action taken
Clarks have recalled the product from end users. (Please see below for more information)
Advice to consumers
Clarks have recalled the product from end users. For more information, please see: https://www.clarks.co.uk/product-recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2211-0150
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Navy patterned women’s shoes
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Questions
Why has Clarks Breeze and Brinkley Women’s Shoes been recalled?
Clarks Breeze and Brinkley Women’s Shoes contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. 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 model 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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
