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Purse — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 29, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the black textile lining contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (390 mg/kg).The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Black leather purse, approximately 7.6 x 5.9 cm, with press-stud closing loop; one inside compartment; two skin-coloured figures stamped on one outside surface; black gauze-type textile lining; with one pouch of silica gel (6 x 3 cm).

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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