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🧸 Product DE January 31, 2020

HKM Sports Equipment — Lederhandschuh 4831

Riding gloves made from nappa leather (brown, various sizes) on cardboard hanger.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HKM Sports Equipment — Lederhandschuh 4831
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 8.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.

Origin
Pakistan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2416 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A sports glove made by HKM Sports Equipment has too much chromium (VI) in its leather. Chromium (VI) can cause skin allergies.

What's happening? Tests found the chromium (VI) level is too high. This can harm people who wear the glove.

Does this affect me? If you own this glove, you may be at risk of skin irritation or allergy.

What should I do? Stop using the glove and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any reactions.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
HKM Sports Equipment
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 8.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Pakistan

First published
January 31, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000183

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
HKM Sports Equipment — Lederhandschuh 4831. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 8.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Pakistan
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 31, 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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