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Ashwood Est. 1986 Fine Leather Gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 23, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Ashwood Est. 1986 Fine Leather Gloves — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Ashwood Est. 1986 Fine Leather Gloves — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The leather in the product contains chromium (VI) (measured value: 6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. This product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Importer (18/03/2021)
  • Stop of sales — Importer (18/03/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (18/03/2021)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (18/03/2021)

Product description

Dark red leather gloves with three decorative motifs embroidered on the back of the glove and the longer shaft to be folded back, sheepskin lining, size S/M.

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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