Makita — Slides
Black plastic sandals. "Makita" is written on the top of the sandals and "Get the job done" is written on the inside, in white.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value 0,29% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
What is this? A brand of clothing item called Makita Slides has too much lead in its plastic parts. Lead is a metal that can hurt your health.
What's happening? The plastic in these clothes has lead measured at 0.29%. This is more than is safe. Lead can build up in your body and harm your brain or children.
Does this affect me? If you own or used these slides in Finland, you may be at risk. Children and pregnant women are most in danger.
What should I do? Stop using the slides now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried about lead in your body.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The plastic material of the product contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value 0,29% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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