Product Safety Report: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings sold via Amazon (2307-0201)
Product Safety Report: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to excess concentrations of cadmium.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Earrings |
|---|---|
| Model Number | ZHGC004889 |
| Product Identifier | FBA15GVHGXZMU000002 |
| Barcode | X001NVZYYP |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Hooped earrings packaged in a clear plastic bag. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 41.8%, 4,180 times greater than the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2307-0201
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards