[Recalled] Heavy jacket - Diffusion — The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Hexavalent Chromium, in c… | EU Safety Gate…

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Hexavalent Chromium, in concentrations varying from 1.6 to 14.1 mg/kg. Given that Oeko Tex Standard 100 states that, to ensure optimum quality, total chromium content should be less than 1 mg/kg for children’s clothing and less than 2 mg/kg for all other clothing, regardless of whether it is in contact with the skin, and that Chromium VI should actually be below the detection threshold, we feel a limit of 5 mg/kg of Chromium VI is a practical threshold beyond which there is a serious risk of allergic contact dermatitis. In support of this, there are clinical studies which indicate that, for leather goods, 50% of sensitive subjects experienced contact dermatitis at this level. By analogy, and given that these articles will be in direct contact with the skin for possibly an entire working day, we believe that they pose a serious risk of allergy to consumers.

This recall concerns Clothing, textiles and fashion items products distributed in Italy and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX). Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

Read the full official notice →

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