Earrings
Earrings was recalled on 24 February 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00386/23. Chemical risk reported by France. The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to 33 μg/cm²/week).
| Alert Number | A12/00386/23 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 24 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to 33 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The silver-coloured cylinder-shaped parts have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value 10 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Earrings
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Earrings .
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.