EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Handbag Stow “Alice Black/Silver” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0700/18
Summary
The level of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 9.0 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Handbag — Stow
- Brand
- Stow
- Name / model
- Alice Black/Silver
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Black leather bag with a silver front and a magnetic fastening.
What is the risk?
- The level of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value: 9.0 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can 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: 24/04/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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