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🧸 Product CZ January 30, 2026

Bono Bijou — Necklace

Silver necklace with a heart pendant and silver rectangular applications. Product sold online, in particular via www.bonobijou.cz.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Bono Bijou — Necklace
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 20.6 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8590888165677
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 118 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a metal necklace sold under the names Bono or Bijou. It may release too much nickel.

What's happening? The necklace lets out nickel at a level that can cause skin allergies. It was made in China.

Does this affect me? If you own this necklace, you might get a rash where it touches your skin.

What should I do? Stop wearing it and ask your pharmacist or doctor about the rash.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Bono Bijou
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 20.6 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 30, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095925

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Bono Bijou — Necklace. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 20.6 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 30, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
▸ 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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