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🧸 Product DE FR GR THE NETHERLANDS July 10, 2020

GERRY WEBER — Lederjacke 230011-31701, Farbe Gelb 40199

Mustard- yellow leather jacket with metal zip fastenings, silver-coloured buckle and eyelets, multi-coloured lining. The leather jacket is made of sheep skin leather.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
GERRY WEBER — Lederjacke 230011-31701, Farbe Gelb 40199
📷 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: 12.71 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
Origin
India

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2150 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a yellow leather jacket made by GERRY WEBER. The leather has a harmful chemical called chromium VI.

What's happening? The jacket’s leather contains too much chromium VI. This can cause allergies or cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone wearing this jacket may be at risk. It is sold in Germany, France, Greece, and the Netherlands.

What should I do? Stop wearing the jacket and return it to where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have skin problems.

🤖 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)
GERRY WEBER
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: 12.71 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: India

First published
July 10, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001584

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
GERRY WEBER — Lederjacke 230011-31701, Farbe Gelb 40199. 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: 12.71 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: I...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 10, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, Greece, 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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