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H&M leather gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 12, 2016
Photo from the official notice: H&M leather gloves — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: H&M leather gloves — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: H&M leather gloves — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 13.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product — Other (07/01/2016)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (26/01/2016)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (12/01/2016)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (28/01/2016)

Product description

Light brown leather gloves for women with a 100% acrylic lining, sold without 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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