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🧸 Product DE October 23, 2020

KERBL — Roma black round-leather guide leash

Dog lead in black colour with metal buckles (semi-circular), metal rings and carabiner, for dogs up to maximum 40 kg. The lead is 200 cm x 8 mm

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
KERBL — Roma black round-leather guide leash
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Dog lead
Hazard
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured amount up to 0.5 μg/cm²/week). On contact with the skin, nickel has a sensitising effect and may trigger allergic reactions.
Origin
India

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2152 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 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 leather dog leash made by KERBL. It can release too much nickel, which may cause skin allergies.

What's happening? The leash has been found to release too much nickel. Nickel can cause allergic reactions when it touches skin.

Does this affect me? If you own this leash in Germany, it may affect you or your dog.

What should I do? Stop using the leash and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you notice any skin 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
KERBL
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Dog lead · Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured amount up to 0.5 μg/cm²/week). On contact with the skin, nickel has a sensitising effect and may trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: India

First published
October 23, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002218

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?
KERBL — Roma black round-leather guide leash. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Dog lead · Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured amount up to 0.5 μg/cm²/week). On contact with the skin, nickel has a sensitising effect and may trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: India
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 23, 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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