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Tropical women's shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 13, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the shoes and in the packaging:Upper/insole: 1.1 mg/kg; Canvas cord outsole: 8.6 mg/kg; Cardboard box: 0.7 mg/kg.Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Espadrille-style ladies' footwear with shallow crepe soles. Black, made of fabric (toe box and heel counter) and cord, with visible stitches attaching the rubber sole to the sole of the shoe. The fabric toe box and heel counter are attached by a black cord which keeps them on the foot, so that the shoe does not slip off. The insole of the item is also made of black fabric.

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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