Richter · Children’s shoes

The amount of Chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value: up to 12 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Published: 10 February 2017
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): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 20/01/2017

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0144/17
Model: Model 3131, type 12, colour 4111
Batch: Bar code: 2400001879076
Check-digit validated barcodes: 2400001879076

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Austria

Product description

Pair of unpackaged children’s shoes, uppers made of red leather and red fabric with white stitching and appliqué work, red fabric lining and red synthetic outer soles; 2 velcro fastenings per shoe made of red leather with an underlying velcro band; Sample size: 28