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🧸 Product SK November 4, 2022

COCOA TREE — Nausnice, Ohrringe

Gold coloured earrings in the shape of an irregular circle attached to a paper pad. The text on the paper pad reads: "COCOA TREE Design by Korea".

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
COCOA TREE — Nausnice, Ohrringe
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery

Hazard: The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78.3 % 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. The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.29 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

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 8584156218868
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1407 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? These are earrings and rings made by the brand COCOA TREE. They have too much cadmium and nickel in them.

What's happening? Tests found very high levels of cadmium and nickel in these jewelry items. Cadmium can harm your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer. Nickel can cause skin allergies.

Does this affect me? If you own these earrings or rings, you may be at risk. They can harm your health if worn often.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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 contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78.3 % 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. The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.29 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
November 4, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007037

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What is this product recall alert about?
COCOA TREE — Nausnice, Ohrringe. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78.3 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 4, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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