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MOTONG Heart-Shaped Planet Silver Earrings sold via Amazon — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonJul 7, 2026
Photo from the official notice: MOTONG Heart-Shaped Planet Silver Earrings sold via Amazon — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: MOTONG Heart-Shaped Planet Silver Earrings sold via Amazon — 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 it was found to contain cadmium at a concentration of 717000 mg/kg (71.7%). This is 7,170 times 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

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Silver earrings sold in a clear plastic pouch.

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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