United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Recall for ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Athletic Footwear - Specialist
Brand: ASDA
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Men’s hiking boots in black, grey and khaki.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2610-0025
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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