Pepe Jeans men's shoes — chemical risk
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Hazard
The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather lining and insole of the shoes is too high (measured value up to 14 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Import rejected at border — Other (17/11/2015)
Product description
Men's lace-up shoes in bordeaux-coloured leather. Packaging: cardboard box showing the brand, model, bar code and size (43).
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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