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Stockerpoint Kurze Herrenlederhose men’s ‘lederhose' (leather shorts) — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 14, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Stockerpoint Kurze Herrenlederhose men’s ‘lederhose' (leather shorts) — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 4.6 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 (20/11/2018)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (20/11/2018)

Product description

Men’s short trousers made of light brown leather (regional costume) with embroidery. Batches 5338, 5339 and EAN-Codes 4251161217271, 4251161217288, 4251161217295, 4251161217301,4251161217318, 4251161217325, 4251161217332, 4251161217349 are also subject to the recall.

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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