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🧸 Product DE FR THE NETHERLANDS October 27, 2017

Esprit — Leather jacket

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

Hazard: The inside of the jacket contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 4.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Origin
India
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This alert was reported 3143 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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19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? This is a leather jacket made by Esprit. The inside lining has a chemical called chromium (VI). This chemical can cause skin allergies.

What's happening? The jacket has too much chromium (VI) inside. This does not follow safety rules. The jacket was made in India.

Does this affect me? If you own this jacket, you might get an allergic reaction from wearing it.

What should I do? Stop wearing the jacket and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 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 inside of the jacket contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 4.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. · Origin: India

First published
October 27, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/282983

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What is this product recall alert about?
Esprit — Leather jacket. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The inside of the jacket contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to 4.6 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply w...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 27, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, and THE NETHERLANDS.
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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