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Blackfox Lederhandschuhe leather work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 12, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Blackfox Lederhandschuhe leather work gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured average content of 6.3 mg/kg.). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (15/07/2016)

Product description

2 pairs of light brown leather work gloves.

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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