EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Wristwatch Excellanc “Damenuhr” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01194/22
Summary
The watch clasp of the wristwatch releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 83.6 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is highly sensitising and may cause allergic reactions through skin contact. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Rose gold-coloured metal wristwatch for girls/women with colourful decorative stones around the dial. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The watch clasp of the wristwatch releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 83.6 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is highly sensitising and may cause allergic reactions through skin contact. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 02/08/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/08/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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