EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Watch Diamonique “TOVA Bracelet Watches” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02275/25
Summary
The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 1.067 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes 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
Watch — Diamonique
- Brand
- Diamonique
- Name / model
- TOVA Bracelet Watches · 0.14 ct Leather Strap - White, 0.14 ct Leather Strap Watch - Black, 0.14 ct Leather Strap Watch - Navy, 0.14 ct tw Leather Strap Watch - Rose Gold, 0.7ct tw Bracelet Watch Stainless Steel - Rose Gold Tone, 1.4 ct tw Vintage Style Bracelet Strap Watch Stainless Steel - Rose Go
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Watch. Product sold online, in particular via QVC UK.
What is the risk?
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 1.067 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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