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Coolsteelandbeyond rope chain with cross sold via Amazon — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonSep 29, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Coolsteelandbeyond rope chain with cross sold via Amazon — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Further information regarding nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

An imitation gold rope chain with a diamanté detailed cross. Packaged in a black and white cardboard box.

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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