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🧸 Product DE December 13, 2019

MEYCO (R) — Bastelschmuck - Karabinerhaken mit Kette

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MEYCO (R) — Bastelschmuck - Karabinerhaken mit Kette
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 0.91 µg/cm2/week).
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2476 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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129 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 23, 2026
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What is this? This is a craft jewelry item called a "Bastelschmuck" with a metal hook and chain. It may have too much nickel in it.

What's happening? Tests show the nickel can come out of the metal too easily. Nickel can cause skin rashes or allergies.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears or uses this jewelry could get a rash or allergy. Children and people with sensitive skin are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 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 product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 0.91 µg/cm2/week). · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 13, 2019
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/397225

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What is this product recall alert about?
MEYCO (R) — Bastelschmuck - Karabinerhaken mit Kette. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value up to: 0.91 µg/cm2/week). · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 13, 2019 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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