Men’s shoes

What is the danger

The shoes contain the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benz(a)anthracene, chrysene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene and benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(e)pyrene, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene and benzo(j)fluoranthene (measured values up to 28.3 mg/kg).

Requirements breached

PAHs are absorbed through skin contact and respiration. These PAHs are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 5 September 2018

Product

Description

Men's leather shoes with plastic upper in black and white; white inner lining and insole, and a rubber sole in black-brown. Packaging: a cardboard box. The product has been sold online (e.g. via Amazon).

Brand

Unknown

Model / type

Art.No: 13S111-75A

Batch

4 060658 599260