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🧸 Product FR September 6, 2024

Collier En Alliage Doré Ou Argenté Avec Pendentif En Franges Et Strass Bohème, Chaîne De Clavicule A

Golden metal necklace with multi-coloured rhinestones and a non-metallic charm. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Collier En Alliage Doré Ou Argenté Avec Pendentif En Franges Et Strass Bohème, Chaîne De Clavicule A
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery

Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to: 0.062%, 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
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
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Archived (older alert)
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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a gold or silver-colored necklace with a fringe pendant and fake jewels. It comes from China.

What's happening? Tests show the necklace has too much cadmium. Cadmium is a harmful metal that can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears this necklace could be at risk. Cadmium can build up in the body over time.

What should I do? Stop wearing the necklace 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: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to: 0.062%, 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: 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/10014264

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Collier En Alliage Doré Ou Argenté Avec Pendentif En Franges Et Strass Bohème, Chaîne De Clavicule A. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured values up to: 0.062%, by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones a...
▸ 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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