Product Safety Report: Coolsteelandbeyond rope chain with cross sold via Amazon (2309-0131)

Product Safety Report for Coolsteelandbeyond rope chain with cross sold via Amazon presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Coolsteelandbeyond rope chain with cross sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Jewellery - Necklace
Brand Coolsteelandbeyond
Amazon identifiers B06XD8BX3R, X000XZU9U1
Country of Origin China
Product Description An imitation gold rope chain with a diamanté detailed cross. Packaged in a black and white cardboard box.
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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to release nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

Further information regarding nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology

The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (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: 2309-0131

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.

Published 29 September 2023