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

Date: November 3, 2022
Company: Clarks outlet stores and other stores, including Macy's, JC Penney, Kohl's, QVC, Shoe Carnival, DSW and Zappos and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Refund

Affected Products

This recall involves several versions of Clarks women's shoes sold under the "Breeze" style name, as reflected below. The shoes were sold in the Spring/Summer 2022 season and were sold in women's sizes 5 to 12 and feature blue uppers and white soles. The shoes include a label on the inside of the upper that includes the size, month and year of manufacture, and article number. Shoes included in the recall are listed below: Women's Shoe Style Color Article Number Breeze Ave Dark Navy 26165269 Breeze Shore Navy 26164910 Breeze Step Dark Navy 26166718 Breeze Step Navy 26166904 Breeze Step Navy/White 26165290

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Clarks outlet stores and other stores, including Macy's, JC Penney, Kohl's, QVC, Shoe Carnival, DSW and Zappos and online

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report