Kugelschreiber

Chemical Stationery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Kugelschreiber
Alert NumberA12/00480/24
BrandOfficeline, einhorn
CategoryStationery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published1 March 2024

Risk Description

Some of the decorative elements of the pens have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 36.5% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 03/11/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 12/01/2024

Product Description

Rotary ballpoint pen, in different styles, metallic rose gold, silver or anthracite colours, with coloured pompom and a ‘head’ in the form of a hare, owl or flamingo, a crown or a heart.

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