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Western Express Inc earrings — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 12, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Western Express Inc earrings — chemical risk

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Hazard

The metal material of the earring releases up to 32.7 µg/cm2/week nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The metal in the earring contains 1.3 % by weight of cadmium. Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled or if in contact with the skin. The metal around the stone contains 7.9 % by weight of lead which should be avoided as it is harmful to human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (16/09/2014)

Product description

Earrings in the shape of a pair of cowboy boots in gold colour. On top of the boots there is a white rhinestone. A black plastic label is attached.

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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