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🧸 Product ES May 13, 2016

Paez — Children's shoes

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Paez — Children's shoes
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the insole of the shoes is too high (measured value: 4.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3728 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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72 days in total
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What is this? Paez children’s shoes have too much chromium (VI) in the insole. This chemical can cause skin allergies.

What's happening? The shoes were sold in Spain but do not meet safety rules. The chromium level is too high.

Does this affect me? If you bought these shoes for a child in Spain, stop using them now.

What should I do? Take the shoes back to the store and ask for a refund. Talk to your doctor if your child has a rash.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the insole of the shoes is too high (measured value: 4.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 13, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/206319

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What is this product recall alert about?
Paez — Children's shoes. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the insole of the shoes is too high (measured value: 4.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product doe...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 13, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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