Esprit · Leather gloves

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 15 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Published: 17 March 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): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 22/02/2017

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0295/17
Model: 095EA1R006
Batch: 4056444458392
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4056444458392

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Pair of leather gloves, with petrol-blue coloured suede on the upper side, various black smooth-leather components on the palm-side and a black fabric lining.