Alert Number: A12/0462/16

Category: Protective equipment

Product: Welding gloves

Brand: Würth

Name: Welderking

Type/Number of Model: 0984 325 10

Batch Number/Barcode: 4045989114191

Risk: Chemical

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 7.3 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.

 

Measures ordered by public authorities: Import rejected at border

 

Description: Gloves of white and light grey leather, size 10

Country of origin: Italy

Alert submitted by: Finland

Risk Type: Serious

Year - Week: 2016 - 16

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