EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02003/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 3.96% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can induce developmental neurotoxicity. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bracelet
- Name / model
- 1163609
- Category
- Jewellery
- Beaded bracelet with clasp intended for men. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www2.hm.com/de_de/customer-service/product-and-quality/ruckrufaktionen.html
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 3.96% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can induce developmental neurotoxicity. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 16/08/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/08/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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