Children’s shoes
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0144/17 |
| Brand | Richter |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Model Number | Model 3131, type 12, colour 4111 |
| Published | 10 February 2017 |
Risk Description
null The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 12 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/01/2017
Product Description
Pair of unpackaged children’s shoes, uppers made of red leather and red fabric with white stitching and appliqué work, red fabric lining and red synthetic outer soles; 2 velcro fastenings per shoe made of red leather with an underlying velcro band; Sample size: 28