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Lo-ika bracelet — chemical risk (A12/1969/14)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 12, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Lo-ika bracelet — chemical risk (A12/1969/14)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The metal material in the large bead used to close the bracelet releases up to 5.49 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 product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (15/09/2014)

Product description

Bracelet with small silver beads. A small white label is attached with the brand name "Lo-ika" in purple print.

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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