Helly Hansen · Norvald Low

The product poses a chemical risk because the leather of the insole contains Chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured value up to 19.9 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.

Published: 04 April 2014
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): Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 20/12/2013

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0487/14
Model: Article No 10040208.1FG
Batch: 4335648 892899
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4335648892899

Classification

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

Product description

Men's white sports shoes with synthetic and textile upper, white lining and navy leather covering of the insole.