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Dexter welding gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 12, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Dexter welding gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 23 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (11/11/2015)

Product description

Red welding gloves, one size, supplied with cardboard label attached.

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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