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🧸 Product BE March 5, 2021

pack van 10 zilver oorbel vlindertjes voor oorbel studs

Earring back plugs. The product is also sold online on different platforms, in particular via AliBaba.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
pack van 10 zilver oorbel vlindertjes voor oorbel studs
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values up to: 33 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2017 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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? These are small butterfly-shaped earrings sold in packs of 10. They are made of metal that may contain nickel.

What's happening? The earrings release too much nickel. Nickel can cause skin allergies if it touches your skin for a long time.

Does this affect me? Yes, if you wear these earrings often. Nickel allergies can develop over time.

What should I do? Stop wearing them now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a rash or itching.

🤖 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values up to: 33 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 5, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003171

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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What is this product recall alert about?
pack van 10 zilver oorbel vlindertjes voor oorbel studs. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured values up to: 33 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolo...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 5, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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