H&M — Leather gloves
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 13.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
What is this? These are leather gloves sold by H&M. The gloves have too much chromium (VI) in the leather.
What's happening? The gloves do not follow safety rules. Chromium (VI) can cause allergic reactions.
Does this affect me? If you own these gloves, you may be at risk. This affects people in Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain, Greece, the Netherlands, and Norway.
What should I do? Stop using the gloves. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction. Return the gloves to H&M.
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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 13.4 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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