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MEYCO Hobby (R) Bastelschmuck Ohrhaken ear hooks — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 1, 2022
Photo from the official notice: MEYCO Hobby (R) Bastelschmuck Ohrhaken ear hooks — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product's ear hooks release an excessive amount of nickel (measured values: up to 6.15 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions when present in articles that remain in a direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (21/02/2022)

Product description

Ear hooks, 10 curved ear hooks, each with a small ball and a spiral, gold-coloured, shiny,

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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