EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Men’s shoes West Coast — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0621/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the toe area contains 8.0 mg/kg of chromium (VI).
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HazardChemical
Notified byBulgaria
Country of originBrazil
Intended forConsumer
Product
Men’s shoes — West Coast
- Brand
- West Coast
- Name / model
- Item 70602-009767
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Men’s sports shoes. The upper is made of white imitation leather in combination with genuine leather. The lining is made of textile and the sole is made of thermo rubber. On the inner side of the shoes there is an inscription BRAZIL. The shoes are packed in cardboard boxes.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the toe area contains 8.0 mg/kg of chromium (VI).
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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