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VAUDE Burrone Gloves climbing gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 12, 2013
Photo from the official notice: VAUDE Burrone Gloves climbing gloves — chemical risk

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Hazard

The leather of the gloves contains 11 mg/kg of chromium(VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.

Measures taken

  • Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product — Distributor (12/02/2013)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (11/03/2013)

Product description

Grey leather gloves for climbing with dark green textile patches. Thumb and forefinger are open. Velcro fasteners.

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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