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Groove earrings with rhinestones in the shape of a circle, gold — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 22, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Groove earrings with rhinestones in the shape of a circle, gold — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Groove earrings with rhinestones in the shape of a circle, gold — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Groove earrings with rhinestones in the shape of a circle, gold — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Groove earrings with rhinestones in the shape of a circle, gold — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to 1,4 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer 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.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer (29/06/2022)
  • Stop of sales — Retailer (29/06/2022)

Product description

Earrings in the shape of a gold-coloured circle with a diameter of approx. 1,40 cm and pebbles in the front part. The product is offered to consumers on a plastic stand.

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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