Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of cadmium and nickel.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSiesta Crafts
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Siesta Crafts Red Bead Earrings
- Brand
- Siesta Crafts
- Category
- Jewellery
- Country of origin
- Peru
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Siesta Crafts Red Bead Earrings
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of cadmium and nickel.
- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Earrings/Body-piercing Jewellery
- Brand
- Siesta Crafts
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Product Description
- Red metal beaded earrings.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of cadmium and nickel. Cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage organs, and may cause cancer. Nickel is a sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
- Further information on the health effects of cadmium and nickel exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following links:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
- The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed. We recommend that you stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2512-0283
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed.
- Product information
- Type
- Jewellery - Earrings/Body-piercing Jewellery
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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