Alert number: A12/1620/17
Category: Protective equipment
Product: Work gloves
Brand: Unknown
Name: WELD
Type / number of model: 125014
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Chemical
The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value 3.75 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Warning consumers of the risks
Description: Protective gloves for welders made of yellow leather. Size 11.
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Alert submitted by: Slovakia
Risk level: Serious