EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Children's footwear Lil' BOBS by Skechers — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0113/17
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 21,6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Children's footwear — Lil' BOBS by Skechers
- Brand
- Lil' BOBS by Skechers
- Name / model
- serial number: 85009L/PKLV SPARKLE FIXX PINK/LAVENDER
- Batch number(s)
- 8600565988
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Pink shoes for children with a leather slip-sole and fabric upper. Sizes: 11Y, 12Y, 13Y.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 21,6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/12/2016
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