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Rico Design leather wristbands — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 8, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Rico Design leather wristbands — chemical risk

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Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because the leather part of the wristbands contains chromium VI in a concentration of 11.9 mg/kg and 10.5 mg/kg respectively and, when used as intended, are in contact with the human body for more than a temporary period. In addition to raised toxicity, and carcinogenic properties, chromium VI compounds also have a high allergenic potential (contact allergens).The product does not comply with national legislation.

Product description

Two leather wristbands in plain, dark brown leather with silver-coloured metal buckles. No packaging.

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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