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🧸 Product DE April 16, 2021

gigitube — gigitube 6 Stück Hip Hop Gold Kette, Hip Hop Dollar Halskette, Dollarzeichen Anhänger

Necklace, gold-coloured with dollar-sign pendant. The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
gigitube — gigitube 6 Stück Hip Hop Gold Kette, Hip Hop Dollar Halskette, Dollarzeichen Anhänger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product's pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: Information [sent] to the responsible Chinese economic operator
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This alert was reported 1930 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a gold-colored hip-hop chain necklace sold in Germany. It has a dollar-sign pendant.

What's happening? Tests found too much cadmium in the pendant. Cadmium can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears or handles this chain could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Jewellery · Hazard: The product's pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones, and it may cause cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 16, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003193

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What is this product recall alert about?
gigitube — gigitube 6 Stück Hip Hop Gold Kette, Hip Hop Dollar Halskette, Dollarzeichen Anhänger. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product's pendant contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidney and bones,...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 16, 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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