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🧸 Product DE April 15, 2022

202 Armband mit Drachenkopf in silber. 2 einzelne Drachenköpfe mit Schließmechanismus

Bracelet with two individual silver dragonheads with a fastening mechanism. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

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202 Armband mit Drachenkopf in silber. 2 einzelne Drachenköpfe mit Schließmechanismus
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 95% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and the bones, and is carcinogenic.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1504 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a silver-colored armband with two dragon-head pieces. It has a clasp to close around your arm.

What's happening? The dragon heads contain too much cadmium. Cadmium is a harmful metal that can build up in your body and hurt your kidneys, bones, or cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears this armband could be harmed. Cadmium is especially dangerous for children and pregnant women.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 95% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and the bones, and is carcinogenic. · Origin: Unknown

First published
April 15, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005593

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What is this product recall alert about?
202 Armband mit Drachenkopf in silber. 2 einzelne Drachenköpfe mit Schließmechanismus. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value: 95% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and the bones, and...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 15, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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