EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Leather gloves Polo Motorrad und Sportswear “Spirit Motors Biker’s black leather glove 2.0” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0466/17
Summary
null The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 29 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
Leather gloves — Polo Motorrad und Sportswear
- Brand
- Polo Motorrad und Sportswear
- Name / model
- Spirit Motors Biker’s black leather glove 2.0 · 31015001040
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- A pair of black leather motorcycle gloves, previously known as ‘Spirit Motors Smarty’.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 29 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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