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Fatpipe Goalkeeper gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 15, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Fatpipe Goalkeeper gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 11.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (03/08/2017)

Product description

Goalkeeper gloves made of light grey leather and black textile material. Yellow text "FP" on the back of gloves and yellow logo "fatpipe" on the wrist. Packed in a soft transparent plastic pouch.

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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