Piercing Surgical Steel

Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Piercing Surgical Steel
Alert NumberA12/1849/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryJewellery
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginThailand
Model NumberCIV 17 269-344
Published28 November 2014

Risk Description

null The product releases up to 8.2 μg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.2 μg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/11/2014

Product Description

Navel piercing stud in blister packaging.

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