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MACO Tools Maco Force work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 27, 2020
Photo from the official notice: MACO Tools Maco Force work gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value up to: 13 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment and REACH Regulations.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (07/02/2020)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (07/02/2020)

Product description

Pair of work gloves made of grey and blue leather and grey fabric. Sample size: 10.5.

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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