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Dune Head & Heels Boots recalled over an injury risk

Cuts and injuries

Product recall for Dune Head & Heels Boots presenting a risk of cuts and injuries.

  • Dune Head & Heels Boots: photo from the OPSS notice of 3 Jan 2023
    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.

6 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Dune Head & Heels Boots

    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 328003
    • 328047
    • 328050
    • 328070
    • 328100
    • 817084.
    Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
    • The product was sold in TK Maxx stores and at www.tkmaxx.com in October 2022.

What to do now

Dune Head & Heels Boots could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Put it out of use now.
  2. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

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 (2212-0153). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Dune Head & Heels Boots presenting a risk of cuts and injuries.

The risk

The product presents a risk of injuries and cuts as due to a manufacturing fault, some units may contain an exposed nail which could harm the user when worn.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. For further information on the recall, including on steps consumers should take, access the TK Maxx website at: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall .

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0153

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Black leather ankle boots and knee-high boots.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Dune Head & Heels Boots been recalled?

Dune Head & Heels Boots could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the item or listing code and sold between 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?

Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard 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.

Where was Dune Head & Heels Boots sold?

The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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