Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, it was found to contain 47.8% Cadmium which is 4,780 times the maximum limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode4042979
Product
Multi Colour Crystal Glass Alloy Necklace
- Barcode
- 4042979
- Category
- Jewellery
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Multi Colour Crystal Glass Alloy Necklace
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, it was found to contain 47.8% Cadmium which is 4,780 times the maximum limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Necklace
- Barcode
- 4042979
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- Gold necklace with three multi colour crystals
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, it was found to contain 47.8% Cadmium which is 4,780 times the maximum limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2208-0232
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Necklace
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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