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HKM Texas leather gloves with lining — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 16, 2012
Photo from the official notice: HKM Texas leather gloves with lining — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because a yellow leather section of the palm area of the right-hand glove was found to contain 16.2 mg/kg of extractable chromium (VI) and the palm area of the left-hand glove was found to contain 7.3 mg per kg leather of extractable chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.

Product description

Yellow gloves made of Nappa leather, breathable, wear-resistant, high heat retention, non-slip fit, reinforced strap and velcro strip fastener. The gloves have a 'HKM Texas' label with three stars and a horse's head. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.

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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