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

Updates to this page

Published 14 August 2023