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🧸 Product LU April 3, 2020

Jewellery set

Fashion jewellery set consisting of a necklace and a pair of triangle shaped earrings, all in silver metal.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Jewellery set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery

Hazard: The products in the set contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to: 97 % 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

  • (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 2001605030681
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This alert was reported 2247 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.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? A jewellery set from China that has too much cadmium in it. Cadmium is a metal that can hurt your body.

What's happening? The jewellery has so much cadmium that it can make you sick. Cadmium can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? If you have this jewellery set, you could be at risk. It was sold in Luxembourg.

What should I do? Stop wearing the jewellery. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick or have questions.

🤖 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 products in the set contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to: 97 % 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 3, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000794

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What is this product recall alert about?
Jewellery set. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The products in the set contain an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value up to: 97 % 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 3, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Luxembourg.
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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