EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Leather gloves AWG “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0363/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains an excessive amount of Chromium (VI) (measured value up to 16 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
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Product
Leather gloves — AWG
- Brand
- AWG
- Name / model
- Unknown · Article No.: 2052 / 632209 , Item no.: 125051
- Batch number(s)
- 2060000983077
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Pair of red leather gloves with beige textile inner lining and metal buckle.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains an excessive amount of Chromium (VI) (measured value up to 16 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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