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Calvin Klein spectacle frame — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 5, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Calvin Klein spectacle frame — chemical risk

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Hazard

The rims, bridge and temples of the product release an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 63 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 16128.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (14/03/2020)

Product description

Metallic spectacle frame.

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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