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Rydale leather hat — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 21, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Rydale leather hat — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Rydale leather hat — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the decorative element of the hat is too high (measured value 10 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 (16/09/2016)

Product description

Australian style leather hat with decorative braided cord around the base.

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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