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Bessmann/Country-Line lederhose (leather trousers) — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 13, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Bessmann/Country-Line lederhose (leather trousers) — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Bessmann/Country-Line lederhose (leather trousers) — 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 10.6 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 (01/12/2016)

Product description

Knee-length leather trousers with bib made of dark brown leather; lining: 100% cotton. Sample size 50.

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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