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Counterfeit Alchemy Gothic Necklace and Moon & Star Dangle Earring sold via Amazon — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonJan 2, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Counterfeit Alchemy Gothic Necklace and Moon & Star Dangle Earring sold via Amazon — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The products present a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be greater than the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer. For further information on the health effects of cadmium exposure please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology . The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using these products immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Silver style necklace with black heart supplied in clear bag with Amazon sticker showing X number and description. No other labelling present.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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