Children’s flip-flops
| Alert Number | A12/02719/23 |
| Brand | Richter |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Model Number | Richter Tecbuk silver 5503 541 0200 (GTIN 385-95-102) |
| Published | 17 November 2023 |
Risk Description
The insole contains chromium VI (measured value up to 16.8 mg/kg). Chromium VI is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risksDate of entry into force: 25/10/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 25/10/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/10/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 25/10/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/10/2023
Product Description
Children’s flip-flops made of plastic and natural materials, insole made of leather.