Piercing jewellery
Piercing jewellery was recalled on 1 October 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01378/21. Chemical risk reported by Finland. The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 86% by weight).
| Alert Number | A12/01378/21 |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 83152, 83174, 83181, 83185 |
| Published | 1 October 2021 |
Risk Description
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 86% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones and it may cause cancer.The gold coloured piercings with a dark stone in a skull-shaped encasing contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 1.7% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, 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: 16/09/2021
Product Description
Piercing jewellery in silver or gold colour, in various shapes and decorations (silver coloured with a black bunny; circular silver coloured with transparent stone; gold coloured with a dark stone in a skull-shaped encasing; gold coloured with transparent stone). Product also sold online.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Piercing jewellery.
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.