EU Safety Gate · Report-2014-049
Western Express Inc · Unknown
The metal material of the earring releases up to 32.7 µg/cm2/week nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The metal in the earring contains 1.3 % by weight of cadmium. Cadmium is classified as harmful if swallowed, if inhaled or if in contact with the skin. The metal around the stone contains 7.9 % by weight of lead which should be avoided as it is harmful to human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Published
- 12 December 2014
- Notifying authority
- Sweden
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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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: 16/09/2014
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/1965/14
- Model
- Unknown
- Batch
- Unknown
Classification
- Category
- Jewellery
- Risk type
- Chemical
- Country of origin
- United States
Product description
Earrings in the shape of a pair of cowboy boots in gold colour. On top of the boots there is a white rhinestone. A black plastic label is attached.