EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hat Marimekko “Krästa Solid Kioski” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03251/24
Summary
The rate of nickel release is too high (measured values up to 18.74 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Hat — Marimekko
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Name / model
- Krästa Solid Kioski · 092872
- Batch number(s)
- 103854117428
- Barcode
- 6411254907337
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Black cap (one size) with black embroidered flower in front. Text "Marimekko" is emroidered with white thread on the side. The cap has a metallic part in the back for adjustment.
- Recall information: https://www.marimekko.com/fi_fi/asiakaspalvelu/takaisinveto-krasta-lippalakki
What is the risk?
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured values up to 18.74 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 30/09/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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