Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandBangles and Gems
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Bangles and Gems Aromatherapy Diffuser Bracelet
- Brand
- Bangles and Gems
- Category
- Jewellery
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Bangles and Gems Aromatherapy Diffuser Bracelet
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Aromatherapy Bracelet
- Brand
- Bangles and Gems
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- Beaded bracelet supplied with an essential oil which can be dropped on the bracelet to give a calming scent to the wearer.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Further information regarding nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2311-0203
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Aromatherapy Bracelet
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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