Fashion jewelry
Fashion jewelry was recalled on 3 April 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00520/20. Chemical risk reported by Luxembourg. The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 3.
| Alert Number | A12/00520/20 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 3 April 2020 |
Risk Description
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 3.3 µg/cm2/week) and contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to: 5.5% and 0.16% by weight, respectively).Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 17/02/2020
Product Description
Pair of earrings made of white metal with a hoop with rhinestones and a pearl of golden colour.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Fashion jewelry.
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.