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🧸 Product DE December 24, 2021

Däumling — Riemchensandalen schmal Gr. 28

Flat strapped sandals, with two Velcro fastenings each, two decorative flowers each, yellow and light brown in colour. The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon

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Däumling — Riemchensandalen schmal Gr. 28
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The leather in the product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 3.0 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
Origin
Portugal

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 00050760
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1627 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
22 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 8, 2026
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What is this? These are small leather sandals for young children. The leather has a chemical called chromium (VI).

What's happening? The chromium (VI) in the sandals can cause allergies or cancer. The shoes were made in Portugal.

Does this affect me? If you have a child wearing these sandals, they may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the sandals and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Däumling
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 3.0 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: Portugal

First published
December 24, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005043

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Däumling — Riemchensandalen schmal Gr. 28. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 3.0 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: Po...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 24, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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