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mepiQ babies' shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 13, 2013
Photo from the official notice: mepiQ babies' shoes — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains chromium VI in a concentration up to 7.8 mg/kg. Chromium VI is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.

Measures taken

  • - — Other (20/11/2013)
  • Import rejected at border — Other (31/10/2013)

Product description

Babies' leather shoes with a brown sole, a pink upper with white leather edging and a synthetic insole. There is a textile lining and leather appliqué in the form of a white cat's head.

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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