EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet Claire's “Slap bracelet” — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1268/18
Summary
The protective band covering the metal strip of the bracelets may be lacking. The metal strip might consequently cause cuts to the skin when the bracelet is used.
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Product
- Bracelet containing a metal strip covered with a coloured band (rainbow, imitation crocodile or snake, sequined).
What is the risk?
- The protective band covering the metal strip of the bracelets may be lacking. The metal strip might consequently cause cuts to the skin when the bracelet is used.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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