The following notice appears on the B&Q website.
A potential safety issue has been identified in relation to production of the below products, for batch codes dated 'DOM 09/2022' onwards. Batches before this date are not affected. It has been identified that the anti-static properties of the boot do not meet the product safety requirements. Therefore, there is a risk of build-up of static electricity, which if used in an anti-static or static-sensitive environment may result in a static discharge.
Please note that no incidents have been reported to date, however we ask that customers return the affected product to store for a full refund.
Product Description
Site Hallissey Dealerboot Dark Bown 8
Barcode: 5059340602295
Site Hallissey Dealerboot Dark Bown 9
Barcode: 5059340600635
Site Hallissey Dealerboot Dark Bown 10
Barcode: 5059340598314
Site Hallissey Dealerboot Dark Bown 11
Barcode: 5059340599946
Purchased between
Nov 2022 - Nov 2025
The batch number can be found on the shoebox or on the tongue of the boot as detailed in the images below
Hazard
It has been identified that the anti-static properties of the boot do not meet the product safety requirements. Therefore, there is a risk of build-up of static electricity, which if used in an anti-static or static-sensitive environment may result in a static discharge.
Corrective action
Please note that no incidents have been reported to date, however we ask that customers return the affected product to store for a full refund.
Please call our Customer Services Helpline:
UK: 0300 303 4482 / ROI: 1800 946 327
Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
UK Distributor: B&Q Limited, B&Q House, Chestnut Avenue, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3LE
ROI Distributor: B&Q Ireland Limited, 6th Floor, 2 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland
UK Manufacturer: Kingfisher International Product Limited, 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1GG, UK.
EU Manufacturer: Kingfisher International Products B.V., Rapenburgerstraat, 175E, 1011VM, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.