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Bodenschatz handbag — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 25, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Bodenschatz handbag — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the bag is too high (measured value 10.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor

Product description

Yellow leather handbag, lining made of pink fabric, comprising a large inside compartment with two side pockets. The outside of the handbag features a further zip pocket.

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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