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1. Art Nails, 2. Art Nails, 3. Unique Mode, 4. Nail Art, 5. Airbrush Nails, 6. Charming nails

Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

1. Art Nails, 2. Art Nails, 3. Unique Mode, 4. Nail Art, 5. Airbrush Nails, 6. Charming nails was recalled on 4 September 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1084/15. Chemical risk reported by Romania. The glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is toxic to reproduction.

Photo of recalled product: 1. Art Nails, 2. Art Nails, 3. Unique Mode, 4. Nail Art, 5. Airbrush Nails, 6. Charming nails
Alert NumberA12/1084/15
Brand1. Ming Yu, 2. Unknown, 3. Unknown, 4. K-nail, 5. Unknown, 6. Unknown
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryRomania
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number1. Unknown, 2. KP-801, 3. Unknown, 4. KP-1261, 5. Unknown, 6. Unknown
Published4 September 2015

Risk Description

The glue contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is toxic to reproduction. The notifying country qualified the glue as a cosmetic product.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/08/2015

Product Description

Different sets of artificial nails with glue in transparent plastic packaging.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to 1. Art Nails, 2. Art Nails, 3. Unique Mode, 4. Nail Art, 5. Airbrush Nails, 6. Charming nails.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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