OK Gartenhandschuhe ('Gardening glove') gardening gloves — chemical risk
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Hazard
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Chromium VI (measured value: 14.7 mg/kg). Chromium VI is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE).
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (07/02/2014)
Product description
Gardening gloves, yellow cotton, red leather.
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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