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🧸 Product ES November 25, 2016

Colorines — Leather footwear

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Colorines — Leather footwear
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 12.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Origin
Colombia
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3578 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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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? Colorines leather shoes. The leather may have too much Chromium (VI), a chemical that can cause allergies.

What's happening? These shoes were sold in Spain but do not meet safety rules. The high Chromium (VI) level can harm your skin.

Does this affect me? If you own these shoes, you could get an allergic reaction. Check if you have them.

What should I do? Stop wearing them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a skin reaction.

🤖 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: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 12.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. · Origin: Colombia

First published
November 25, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/232916

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What is this product recall alert about?
Colorines — Leather footwear. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 12.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 25, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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