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🧸 Product DE April 28, 2023

Chain with pendant

Mala / reiki prayer chain with exchangeable pendant. Consists of: black coloured beads and silver-coloured exchangeable pendants with a range of motifs. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, ASIN:B081RTWR44

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Chain with pendant
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 59% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones, and can cause cancer.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1133 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
18 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 4, 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? A chain with a pendant sold in Germany has too much cadmium in it. Cadmium is a harmful metal that can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

What's happening? The product has a very high amount of cadmium—59% of its weight. This is dangerous if it touches your skin or if you swallow small pieces.

Does this affect me? If you own this chain with pendant, you may be at risk. Cadmium can build up in your body over time.

What should I do? Stop using the chain 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.

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

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 59% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones, and can cause cancer. · Origin: Unknown

First published
April 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008290

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chain with pendant. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 59% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, may damage the kidneys and bones, and c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 28, 2023 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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