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Tortuga children's shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 18, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Tortuga children's shoes — chemical risk

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Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because they contain Chromium (VI) (measured values up to 14.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (28/03/2014)

Product description

Children's shoes, mainly red and white with colourful pictures and butterfly application; red Velcro strap to close shoes; silver-coloured insole, side lining in grey, red outer.

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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