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🧸 Product NO PL February 13, 2026

Bracelet

Bracelet with charms. Product sold online, in particular via www.lightinthebox.com

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Bracelet
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 46,7 % 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
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 104 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? A bracelet that has too much cadmium in it. Cadmium is a harmful chemical that can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

What's happening? The bracelet has a very high amount of cadmium. This is dangerous for anyone who wears it.

Does this affect me? If you have this bracelet, you could be at risk. This notice is for people in Norway and Poland.

What should I do? Stop wearing the bracelet right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick or have questions.

🤖 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: 46,7 % 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: Unknown

First published
February 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097211

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bracelet. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 46,7 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Norway 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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