EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Welding gloves Dexter — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0138/16
Summary
null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 23 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
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Product
Welding gloves — Dexter
- Brand
- Dexter
- Name / model
- DX408BC, Ref.: LME 15998521
- Batch number(s)
- 8424019633776
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Red welding gloves, one size, supplied with cardboard label attached.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 23 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/11/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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