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Ohrhänger Sternchen Hamsa-Hand Silber earrings — chemical risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalApr 16, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Ohrhänger Sternchen Hamsa-Hand Silber earrings — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product contains contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 80% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and the bones, and can be carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Retailer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer
  • Stop of sales — Retailer

Product description

Metal ear pendants, hand-shaped. The product was also sold online, in particular via eBay.

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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