EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Childrens' sandals IMAC — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1445/19
Summary
The leather of the straps contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value: 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
Childrens' sandals — IMAC
- Brand
- IMAC
- Name / model
- Article N0: 49025280011
- Batch number(s)
- 2904749025280011
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Grey and pink coloured children's sandals with two straps, each with a Velcro fastener, with a silver-printed leather insole. Sample size 29. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The leather of the straps contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value: 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/08/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/08/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 30/08/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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