Leather wristbands
Rico Design
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Germany
Requirements breached
The products pose a chemical risk because the leather part of the wristbands contains chromium VI in a concentration of 11.9 mg/kg and 10.5 mg/kg respectively and, when used as intended, are in contact with the human body for more than a temporary period. In addition to raised toxicity, and carcinogenic properties, chromium VI compounds also have a high allergenic potential (contact allergens). The product does not comply with national legislation.
Product
- Description
- Two leather wristbands in plain, dark brown leather with silver-coloured metal buckles. No packaging.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0317/11 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2011-014
- Published
- 28 March 2011
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