DR Marten's have issued an urgent recall for boots in the Vegan range over a potential "health risk".

The tongue lining of the cherry red and purple boots are feared to contain a banned level of a restricted substance.

2 Consumers have been warned to return any affected boots

2 A range of purple Vegan boots have been recalled

In a Trading Standards notice, consumers were warned: "We have established that a textile used in the lining of the tongue of a small number of products from our Vegan range made in one factory contains traces of a restricted substance which is above specified limits.

"(It) may present a potential health risk under certain conditions.

"As the impacted products do not meet required specifications, we are recalling them and are asking customers to return them to us for a full refund or a replacement."

To check their product, consumers were told to examine the tongue label of the boot, where the product and batch number would be listed.

Dr Marten's said: "In making our product we pride ourselves on setting the highest standards and are disappointed that they have not been met on this occasion.

"We are sorry for any inconvenience caused, but hope you'll understand that customer safety and the integrity of our products is our highest priority."

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Cherry Red 1460 Vegan boots, with the product code 14585 and batch numbers GVQ, GVR, and GVS have been impacted.

The purple 1460 Vegan boots, with the product code 17530 and batch numbers GVQ, GVR, and GVS are also part of the recall.

If you are affected, contact Freephone on 0800 319 6385 or recallinfo@drmartens.com to arrange for a refund or a replacement.

Customers can also return the boots to a Dr Martens store.

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