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🧸 Product DE April 8, 2022

PikaLF — Buddha Halskette für Männer, Punk Rock Warrior Hundemarke Anhänger Halskette mit 25,6" Kette

Silver-looking Buddha-shaped pendant attached to a 25.6" chain. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN number B08X4WX2VT.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
PikaLF — Buddha Halskette für Männer, Punk Rock Warrior Hundemarke Anhänger Halskette mit 25,6" Kette
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 85% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, since it accumulates in the body and can harm kidneys and bones and cause cancer.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1521 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
21 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 7, 2026
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What is this? This is a men’s punk-rock necklace called PikaLF Buddha Halskette. It has a metal pendant on a 25.6-inch chain.

What's happening? Tests show the metal contains too much cadmium. Cadmium can build up in your body and harm your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears or owns this necklace could be at risk, especially if they wear it often.

What should I do? Stop wearing it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick or worried.

🤖 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 85% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, since it accumulates in the body and can harm kidneys and bones and cause cancer. · Origin: Unknown

First published
April 8, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005543

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What is this product recall alert about?
PikaLF — Buddha Halskette für Männer, Punk Rock Warrior Hundemarke Anhänger Halskette mit 25,6" Kette. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 85% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, since it accumulates in the body and can harm kidneys and bones and cause can...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 8, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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