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Wallet – K-Classic

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 10 Dec 2009In the weekly report of 11 Dec 2009 (week 48, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Wallet
Brand
K Classic (3 alerts)
Brand as notified
K-Classic
Type / model
EAN 4300175198981
Description
K-Classic wallet, black leather, approximately 12.5 cm × 9.5 cm with rectangular metal decoration on the outer material; two internal pockets which can be pulled open and which have a black fabric lining; flipping open the outer pocket uncovers a set of credit card slots with a transparent window on both halves of the wallet.Label on backing card with plastic hook.
Risk
The product poses a chemical risk because the black leather of the credit card slots contains azodye (amine benzidine) with a concentration of 145 mg/kg (HPLC/DAD) and 168 mg/kg (LC/MS).According to the REACH Regulation, azodyes which may release aromatic amines in a concentration above 30 mg/kg shall not be used in textile and leather articles which may come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
India
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1604/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1604/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1604/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-48 (XML)
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