Slippers

The product has an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 2100 mg/kg and 237 mg/kg, respectively). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. 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.

Published: 17 March 2023
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 22/02/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00540/23
Model: 20002, 45176

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Indoor footwear, slippers, PVC sole, synthetic and textile uppers (soft), intended for children and women. Product also sold online.