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Ingeborgs Bling necklace — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 30, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Ingeborgs Bling necklace — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The metal spiral pieces, which connect the cord to the clasp, release an excessive quantity of nickel ( measured value:2.3 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct or prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other

Product description

A necklace with a pendant in the form of a sparkly, red butterfly on a black leather cord. The clasp of the necklace has a chain with a silver-coloured wing on the end.

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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