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einhorn ballpoint pen — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 17, 2023
Photo from the official notice: einhorn ballpoint pen — chemical risk

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Hazard

The top of the ballpoint has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 96.6 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales — Importer (26/10/2023)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (26/10/2023)

Product description

Retractable ballpoint pen, rose gold-coloured, with the top shaped as a rabbit head and a pink pompom.

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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