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Earrings C6

Chemical Jewellery Serious risk

Earrings C6 was recalled on 15 July 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01021/22. Chemical risk reported by Slovakia. The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 79,79 % by weight ) - gold earrings and (measured value 79,28 % by weight ) - silver earrings.

Photo of recalled product: Earrings C6
Alert NumberA12/01021/22
Brandrossetti
CategoryJewellery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published15 July 2022

Risk Description

The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 79,79 % by weight ) - gold earrings and (measured value 79,28 % by weight ) - silver earrings.Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer.The product also releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value 0,3514 μg/cm²/week) - gold earrings and (measured value 0,4002 μg/cm²/week) - silver earrings . Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause various allergic reactions if it occurs in objects that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 15/06/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 15/06/2022

Product Description

Gold and silver earrings, consisting of small rings that join into a larger unfinished circle.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Earrings C6 .

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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