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Clarks canvas shoe recall

LdyBugz — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:27:53 GMT

Just saw this on the Consumer Protection site......(typo fixed)....

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

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit Clarks web site 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.

Units:

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

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Cakers3 — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:19:13 GMT

How could they not know that those chemicals were being used and how could they not know the hazards those chemicals could cause?

When canvas shoes are hazardous to your health-what is left???

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

LdyBugz — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 23:46:24 GMT

@Cakers3 Good question! Those chemicals are apparently used in the dying process. Seems that everything is toxic these days. Shoes, sports bras.........the list grows and grows, on and on. Found this on the EPA site:

Q4. Why is EPA concerned about benzidine-based dyes?

Exposure to benzidine-based dyes are of concern to consumers, workers and children because benzidine dyes can be converted in the body into a chemical that is known to cause cancer. These dyes also have the potential to separate from textiles, such as clothing, that are in prolonged contact with human skin, increasing exposure risks.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Mindy D — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:31:09 GMT

@Cakers3

@Cakers3 wrote:
How could they not know that those chemicals were being used and how could they not know the hazards those chemicals could cause?

When canvas shoes are hazardous to your health-what is left???

@Cakers3 @@Hi there. Those chemicals are used in the production of dyes. My guess is that Clark's does not make their own dyes but purchases their dyes and was not initially aware of the presence of the chemicals. I don't think Clark's had a sinister motive. They might need to hire a chemical testing company to check the mach up of each product they plan to run before they run it. I don't know if this is feasible in their industry or not.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Mindy D — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:32:29 GMT

@LdyBugz @I was going to post this product but my eyes were getting too tired. Thank you for posting.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Sooner — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:40:49 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
How could they not know that those chemicals were being used and how could they not know the hazards those chemicals could cause?

When canvas shoes are hazardous to your health-what is left???

@Cakers3 Either they don't care or they are doing it to harm. I worry about this from some places in the world.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Mindy D — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:01:30 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
How could they not know that those chemicals were being used and how could they not know the hazards those chemicals could cause?

When canvas shoes are hazardous to your health-what is left???
@Cakers3 Either they don't care or they are doing it to harm. I worry about this from some places in the world.

@Sooner @Cakers3 @@I don't think they want the expense of a recall. They probably do care about profits and recalls can cut into profits.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

ROMARY — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:07:36 GMT

I'm thinking that all US companies should test dyes, and almost everything else.

I know,.......a very difficult, and maybe impossible, feat at this point in time.

One thing for sure, all baby clothes and toys should be tested. Period.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Sooner — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:33:03 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
How could they not know that those chemicals were being used and how could they not know the hazards those chemicals could cause?

When canvas shoes are hazardous to your health-what is left???
@Cakers3 Either they don't care or they are doing it to harm. I worry about this from some places in the world.
@Sooner @Cakers3 @@I don't think they want the expense of a recall. They probably do care about profits and recalls can cut into profits.

@Mindy D I figure with as much is shipped and shoes (really?) they figured they would never be caught. What else? Pants? Sweaters? Diapers?

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Mindy D — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 02:33:31 GMT

@LdyBugz wrote:

Just saw this on the Consumer Protection site......(typo fixed)....

Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical Hazard
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.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit Clarks web site 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.
Units:
About 113,000 (In addition, about 10,000 were sold in Canada)

@LdyBugz @Hi. I just found out that Clark's is recalling EIGHT different models of navy blue shoes. The model numbers and names of the models are on the Clark's recall website. @Sooner @ROMARY @Cakers3

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Mindy D — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:33:20 GMT

According to the Clark's latest press release:

"Customers can identify if their shoes need to be returned by checking the article number in their shoes. The article number is the first 8 digits of the 12-digit number under the size and fit information and can be found on the fixed label inside the footwear."

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Cakers3 — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:58:59 GMT

@LdyBugz wrote:
@Cakers3 Good question! Those chemicals are apparently used in the dying process. Seems that everything is toxic these days. Shoes, sports bras.........the list grows and grows, on and on. Found this on the EPA site:

Q4. Why is EPA concerned about benzidine-based dyes?
Exposure to benzidine-based dyes are of concern to consumers, workers and children because benzidine dyes can be converted in the body into a chemical that is known to cause cancer. These dyes also have the potential to separate from textiles, such as clothing, that are in prolonged contact with human skin, increasing exposure risks.

@LdyBugz The heads of any company should always, always, always check out their suppliers and what is used to manufacture products.

Remember Kathy what's-her-name and the child labor sweatshops making her clothing line? She "didn't know" and although she did make good I wonder how many children suffered making her line of clothing.

I find this chemical issue very disturbing and also take into account the disposing of those dyes entering the ground and then ground water.

I haven't bought Clarks in years so I assume they are imported.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

LdyBugz — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:40:58 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@LdyBugz wrote:

Just saw this on the Consumer Protection site......(typo fixed)....

Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical Hazard
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.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit Clarks web site 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.
Units:
About 113,000 (In addition, about 10,000 were sold in Canada)

@LdyBugz @Hi. I just found out that Clark's is recalling EIGHT different models of navy blue shoes. The model numbers and names of the models are on the Clark's recall website. @Sooner @ROMARY @Cakers3

@Mindy D Yes, I saw your post about the different shoes. I didn't purchase the shoes, thank goodness.

Re: Clarks canvas shoe recall

Mindy D — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:22:15 GMT

@LdyBugz wrote:

Just saw this on the Consumer Protection site......(typo fixed)....

Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Navy Blue Canvas Shoes Due to Chemical Hazard
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.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and visit Clarks web site 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.
Units:
About 113,000 (In addition, about 10,000 were sold in Canada)

@LdyBugz @Here is how you can find out about your refund. This is a hazardous dye. Don't donate and don't wear the shoes.

Clarks America at 800-480-5092 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, email at productrecall@customerreply.clarks.com or on-line at http://tinyurl.com/ClarksRecall or visit www.clarksusa.com and click “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.