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Leather handbag — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 12, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Leather handbag — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Leather handbag — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The amount of nickel released from the clasp of the bag is too high (measured value up to 51 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (18/08/2018)

Product description

Handbag with detachable strap, available in various designs, with a silvery metal ball clasp. No packaging.

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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