Dexter · Welding gloves

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 23 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Published: 12 February 2016
Notifying authority: Spain
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 11/11/2015

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0138/16
Model: DX408BC, Ref.: LME 15998521
Batch: 8424019633776
Check-digit validated barcodes: 15998521 · 8424019633776

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Red welding gloves, one size, supplied with cardboard label attached.