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🧸 Product DE BG HR PL SI November 17, 2023

einhorn — Ballpoint pen

Retractable ballpoint pen, rose gold-coloured, with the top shaped as a rabbit head and a pink pompom.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
einhorn — Ballpoint pen
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Stationery
Hazard
The top of the ballpoint has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 96.6 % 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

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Stop of sales
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1031 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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? A ballpoint pen made by einhorn has too much cadmium in the metal top. Cadmium is a harmful chemical.

What's happening? The pen’s top has a very high amount of cadmium. This can hurt your health over time.

Does this affect me? Anyone who uses this pen may be at risk. The pens were sold in Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Slovenia.

What should I do? Stop using the pen 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
einhorn
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Stationery · Hazard: The top of the ballpoint has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 96.6 % 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
November 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010793

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
einhorn — Ballpoint pen. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Stationery · Hazard: The top of the ballpoint has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 96.6 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Slovenia.
▸ 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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