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🧸 Product DE April 2, 2021

Naturfell Damen und Herren Lammfell-Handschuhe mit Strickbund

Unisex beige-coloured natural fur and leather gloves (mittens), with knitted cuff. The product was sold online

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Naturfell Damen und Herren Lammfell-Handschuhe mit Strickbund
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 20 mg/kg). In contact with the skin, chromium (VI) has a sensitising effect and may trigger allergic reactions.
Origin
Spain

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Stop of sales
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 1893 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
22 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 8, 2026
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What is this? These are lambskin gloves with a knit cuff. The leather may have too much chromium (VI).

What's happening? Tests found high chromium (VI) in the leather. This can cause skin allergies.

Does this affect me? Anyone wearing these gloves may get an allergic reaction.

What should I do? Stop using them now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction.

🤖 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: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 20 mg/kg). In contact with the skin, chromium (VI) has a sensitising effect and may trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Spain

First published
April 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003446

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What is this product recall alert about?
Naturfell Damen und Herren Lammfell-Handschuhe mit Strickbund. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 20 mg/kg). In contact with the skin, chromium (VI) has a sensitising effect and may trigger alle...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 2, 2021 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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