EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Motorcycle gloves RACER “SCOOTY SILVER” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1549/15
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 12.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
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Product
Motorcycle gloves — RACER
- Brand
- RACER
- Name / model
- SCOOTY SILVER · NO. 21713 L
- Batch number(s)
- 9002642217137
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Black and silver-coloured motorcycle gloves supplied in transparent packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 12.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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