Kugelschreiber
| Alert Number | A12/00480/24 |
| Brand | Officeline, einhorn |
| Category | Stationery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 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.