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🧸 Product DE ES GR February 20, 2015

Claire's — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Claire's — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product releases up to 3.2 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonge
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4221 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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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about cheap jewelry that can give you a skin rash. The jewelry gives off nickel, a metal that some people are allergic to.

What's happening? The jewelry releases too much nickel. This can cause allergic reactions on the skin.

Does this affect me? If you bought cheap jewelry from Claire’s, you might be at risk. This is true in Germany, Spain, and Greece.

What should I do? Stop wearing the jewelry. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product releases up to 3.2 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonge · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 20, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/151049

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What is this product recall alert about?
Claire's — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product releases up to 3.2 µg/cm²/week of nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direc...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 20, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Spain, and Greece.
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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