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DistriCenter FPC hairclips — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonAug 21, 2026
Photo from the official notice: DistriCenter FPC hairclips — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product has an excessive concentration of benzene (measured value up to 2460 mg/kg). Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (30/06/2026)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (04/09/2026)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Other (04/09/2026)

Product description

Pack of two decorative crab-shaped hairclips. All batches are concerned.

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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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