Walkx baby Walkx Baby Krabbelschuhe, Filz baby's shoes — chemical risk
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Hazard
The chromium (VI) level in the leather of the outsole and the edging is too high (6.9 and 14.8 mg/kg, respectively). Chromium (VI) has a sensitising effect and can trigger allergic reactions in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (03/05/2021)
- Stop of sales — Distributor (03/05/2021)
Product description
Blue felt crawling shoes for babies, with light grey leather edging on the instep and around the toes, and leather outsole, intended for 6 to12 month-old babies.
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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