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Counterfeit 'Attack on Titan' Jewellery Set — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Counterfeit 'Attack on Titan' Jewellery Set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Counterfeit 'Attack on Titan' Jewellery Set — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, it was found to contain 39.2% Cadmium which is 3,922 times greater than the maximum permissible concentration. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Necklace and ring jewellery set using images from Anime ‘Attack on Titan’. The product is not branded and is believed to be counterfeit.

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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