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🧸 Product DE May 29, 2020

Engbers — Handschuh Leder schwarz Größe XL

Black leather gloves, fully lined with a black fabric lining and with a press-stud and loop in the wrist area.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Engbers — Handschuh Leder schwarz Größe XL
📷 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 : 8.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions.

Origin
Pakistan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4056462330175
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This alert was reported 2199 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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20 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 6, 2026
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What is this? A black leather XL glove made by Engbers. The leather has a chemical called chromium VI in it.

What's happening? The chromium VI in the glove can cause skin allergies or bad reactions.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears these gloves may get a skin allergy.

What should I do? Stop using the gloves and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel a rash.

🤖 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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Engbers
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value : 8.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Pakistan

First published
May 29, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001291

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Engbers — Handschuh Leder schwarz Größe XL. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value : 8.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Pakistan
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2020 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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