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🧸 Product FR September 6, 2024

Bracelet de tennis étincelant plaqué or 18 carats, réglable avec incrustation de zircone cubique, bi

Adjustable golden metal box-chain bracelet with rhinestones. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Bracelet de tennis étincelant plaqué or 18 carats, réglable avec incrustation de zircone cubique, bi
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery

Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured values: 26% and 2.5% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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This alert was reported 745 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
127 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 21, 2026
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What is this? A shiny gold-plated tennis bracelet with fake diamonds. It is made in China.

What's happening? Tests show the bracelet has too much lead and cadmium. These metals can harm your body over time.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears this bracelet may be at risk, especially children and pregnant women.

What should I do? Stop wearing it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured values: 26% and 2.5% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 6, 2024
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10014267

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Bracelet de tennis étincelant plaqué or 18 carats, réglable avec incrustation de zircone cubique, bi. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead (measured values: 26% and 2.5% by weight, respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 6, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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