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🧸 Product FR PL April 24, 2026

Bagues ouvertes étoile brillante Y2K pour hommes et femmes, 2 pièces, Hiphop étoile Zircon

Adjustable silver-coloured metal ring with an embossed star on top and a rhinestone. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique identifier: 1005007557480560)

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Bagues ouvertes étoile brillante Y2K pour hommes et femmes, 2 pièces, Hiphop étoile Zircon
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 92% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
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This alert was reported 33 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.
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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? These are shiny star-shaped rings sold in pairs. They are made in China.

What's happening? Tests show the rings contain too much cadmium. Cadmium is a dangerous metal that can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears these rings may be at risk. Children are especially in danger.

What should I do? Stop wearing the rings now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 92% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098597

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bagues ouvertes étoile brillante Y2K pour hommes et femmes, 2 pièces, Hiphop étoile Zircon. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 92% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 24, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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