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🧸 Product DE April 9, 2021

Halskette Damen Collier schwarz Gothik-Stil gehäckelt

Ladies' collar necklace, crocheted black Gothic style. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Halskette Damen Collier schwarz Gothik-Stil gehäckelt
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product contains a too high level of cadmium (90% by weight). Cadmium is damaging to human health because it accumulates in the body, damaging kidneys and bones, and can cause cancer.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Destruction of the product
Barcode (GTIN): 222976880617
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1876 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a black gothic-style knotted necklace for women. It has too much cadmium in it.

What's happening? The necklace has a very high amount of cadmium. Cadmium can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? If you have this necklace, you could be at risk. Cadmium can build up in your body over time.

What should I do? Stop wearing the necklace right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains a too high level of cadmium (90% by weight). Cadmium is damaging to human health because it accumulates in the body, damaging kidneys and bones, and can cause cancer. · Origin: Unknown

First published
April 9, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003137

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What is this product recall alert about?
Halskette Damen Collier schwarz Gothik-Stil gehäckelt. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains a too high level of cadmium (90% by weight). Cadmium is damaging to human health because it accumulates in the body, damaging kidneys and bones, and can cause cancer. · Origin:...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 9, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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