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Strong Hand work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 26, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Strong Hand work gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the leather of the gloves contains an amount of Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured values up to 8 mg/kg). Chromium is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE).

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (15/08/2014)

Product description

Work gloves in coarse pink leather; palm, thumb and index finger completely in leather. The three other fingers, including the outer joint (tips) and the back, are in grey textile fabric, as is the approximately 6.5 cm-wide cuff.

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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