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Hestra Skullman work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 17, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Hestra Skullman work gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to15.9 mg/kg).Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment and REACH Regulations.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (10/09/2019)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (10/09/2019)

Product description

Working gloves in yellow and grey leather.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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