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🧸 Product DE May 5, 2023

Humboo — 160g Classic, Balaclavas, Classic Black, Size: Universal

Balaclava (typical type)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Humboo — 160g Classic, Balaclavas, Classic Black, Size: Universal
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 140 mg/kg). Benzidine is genotoxic, mutagenic and causes cancer.
Origin
Georgia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Other: Goods blocked
Barcode (GTIN): 5902633271848
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1119 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a black balaclava made by Humboo. It is a piece of clothing that covers the head and neck.

What's happening? Tests show this balaclava has a harmful chemical called benzidine. Benzidine can cause cancer and damage genes.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has worn this balaclava may be at risk. It was sold in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using the balaclava right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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)
Humboo
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 140 mg/kg). Benzidine is genotoxic, mutagenic and causes cancer. · Origin: Georgia

First published
May 5, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008252

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Humboo — 160g Classic, Balaclavas, Classic Black, Size: Universal. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 140 mg/kg). Benzidine is genotoxic, mutagenic and causes cancer. · Origin: Georgia
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 5, 2023 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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