Product Safety Report: Set of Five Black and Green Earrings sold via Klassywear (2507-0074)
Product Safety Report for Set of Five Black and Green Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Set of Five Black and Green Earrings
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 3,590 times greater than the maximum permissible limit.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Klassywear.com). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Earrings/Body-piercing Jewellery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Five pairs of black and green stone earrings for women, packaged on white cardboard and clear plastic, with “Fashion Jewellery” across the top. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 3,590 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.
For further information on the health effects of cadmium exposure please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Klassywear.com). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2507-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards