Serious |
Consumer |
10 |
Spain |
Category: Protective equipment Product: Welding gloves Brand: DEXTER Name: Unknown Type/number of model: Ref.: LME 15998521, Batch number/Barcode: 8424019633776 OECD Portal Category: 85000000 - Safety / Protection - DIY Description: Red welding gloves, one size, supplied with cardboard label attached. Country of origin: China
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Chemical
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 23 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive. |
Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users |