Polo Motorrad und Sportswear — Spirit Motors Biker’s black leather glove 2.0
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- Pakistan
Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 29 mg/kg). Chromium VI is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What is this? These are black leather gloves made for riding motorcycles. The leather has too much chromium (VI), a chemical that can cause allergies.
What's happening? The gloves have unsafe levels of chromium (VI). This can harm your skin and cause allergic reactions.
Does this affect me? Anyone wearing these gloves may be at risk. The gloves were sold in Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland.
What should I do? Stop using the gloves right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have skin problems. Return the gloves to where you bought them.
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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 29 mg/kg). Chromium VI is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. · Origin: Pakistan
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