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🧸 Product SE December 1, 2023

Ring

Sterling silver ring, in the shape of angel wings. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ring
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Other: Website closed by economic operator
  • (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1019 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
121 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 15, 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? This is a ring that has too much cadmium in it. Cadmium is a harmful metal that can hurt your body.

What's happening? The ring has a very high amount of cadmium. This can be bad for your health over time.

Does this affect me? If you own this ring, it may affect you. Cadmium can build up in your body and cause health problems.

What should I do? Stop wearing the ring and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. · Origin: Unknown

First published
December 1, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010999

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ring. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and i...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 1, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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