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🧸 Product SE November 15, 2019

Joe Mac of Sweden — Plånbok

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Joe Mac of Sweden — Plånbok
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Environment
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The brown plastic on the inside of the wallet contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 4.1 % by weight). It also contains cadmium (measured value: 0.013% by weight) and lead (measured valu
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2388 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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13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a brown plastic wallet lining made in China. It has harmful chemicals called SCCPs, cadmium, and lead in it.

What's happening? Tests found too much of these chemicals in the wallet. They can be bad for health and the planet.

Does this affect me? If you own this wallet, you might be exposed to these chemicals. Children could be at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop using the wallet. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to the store if you can.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The brown plastic on the inside of the wallet contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 4.1 % by weight). It also contains cadmium (measured value: 0.013% by weight) and lead (measured valu · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 15, 2019
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/391428

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What is this product recall alert about?
Joe Mac of Sweden — Plånbok. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The brown plastic on the inside of the wallet contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 4.1 % by weight). It also contains cadmium (mea...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 15, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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