M&B Pro- Tex shoe polishes
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Jul 13, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Jul 13, 2026the latest report was made
- Jul 13, 2026the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- M&B Pro- Tex
- Maker
- Moneysworth and Best Quality Shoe CareMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Shoe polishesCPSC’s product type: Shoe Polishes (code 932), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Household Chemicals, Paint, & Cleaning Products
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Emergency room Made Jul 13, 2026, sent to the company Aug 11, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 25, 2026
The product, in the report: M&B Pro-Tex Water Repellent shoe spray
Vince’s Family Shoes applied a shoe-care spray to the consumer’s shoes as part of their service. Sometime afterward, the consumer washed the shoes, allowed them to dry, and later wore them during normal daily activity. - After I washed the shoes I resprayed the shoes. This was left out of this rep When the shoes became slightly wet, the consumer immediately experienced burning sensations on her feet. She sought medical attention at the Emergency Room, where she was diagnosed with chemical burns. The burns came on slowly progressive were directly associated with contact between her skin and the shoe material, which had been previously treated with the store-applied spray.
The consumer suffered chemical burns to both feet - all 10 toes Ongoing medical treatment required Use of bandages on affected areas - and medication gauze Inability to tolerate sun exposure due to skin sensitivity from the burns Inability to wear socks or shoes due to severity of wounds Prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection
The consumer has received Emergency Room evaluation, follow-up medical appointments, wound care, and prescription medication to reduce infection risk. Treatment remains ongoing.
The consumer is unable to wear standard footwear, participate in normal outdoor activities, or stand or walk comfortably for extended periods. The injuries have caused significant disruption to daily activities.
The consumer is filing this report because she is concerned that the product used by Vince’s Family Shoes may pose a hazard to others. She believes the product labeling and usage instructions need to be changed to prevent additional injuries. She requests that the CPSC investigate this incident to ensure that no other consumers experience similar harm.
- Model
- Water Repellent shoe spray
- Serial number
- 24142 09
- Bought from
- Vince’s Family Shoes, Pennsylvania
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Age 68, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand M&B Pro- Tex, made or sold by Moneysworth and Best Quality Shoe Care
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.