Leather wallet – Choice

Serious risk Chemical

Product

Leather wallet

Brand

Choice (2 alerts)

Type / model

H20, Style 71/7730/ 001

Batch

4011541717711

Barcode

4011541717711

Description

Brown leather wallet with decorative stitching, fixed to a cardboard packaging.

Risk

null The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 22.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions. Moreover, it contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration 39.4 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures

• Withdrawal of the product from the market · by the importer · from 11 Feb 2016
• Withdrawal of the product from the market · by the distributor · from 11 Feb 2016

Notifying country

Germany

Country of origin

India

Alert type

Consumer

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