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Kik earrings — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 3, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Kik earrings — chemical risk

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Hazard

The butterfly ear stud release an excessive quantity of nickel (measured value up to 25.8 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 (22/05/2015)
  • Destruction of the product — Other (22/05/2015)

Product description

Pack of four pairs of silver ear studs: one pair in the shape of a butterfly, the other three pairs are blue and white stones. Colours available: coral, purple, cobalt blue.The ear studs are attached to a grey cardboard label.

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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