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5th Avenue handbag — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 7, 2017
Photo from the official notice: 5th Avenue handbag — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather in various parts of the bag (e.g. the strap of the handbag) is too high (measured value: up to 62 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (28/02/2017)

Product description

Ladies' handbag made of beige or black suede with leather fringes, interior beige textile lining, inner pocket with zipper, large pockets; magnetic fastener, strap bracket and adjustable buckle made of silver-grey metal; not packaged.

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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