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🧸 Product SE November 3, 2023

Silvery ring

Silvery ring, skeleton-shaped.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Silvery ring
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Jewellery
Hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 19 % 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

  • (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1047 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
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What is this? This is a silvery ring that has too much cadmium in it. Cadmium is a harmful metal that can hurt your body over time.

What's happening? The ring has 19 % cadmium by weight. This is much higher than safe levels.

Does this affect me? Anyone who wears this ring could be at risk. Cadmium can build up in the body and cause health problems.

What should I do? Stop wearing the ring right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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 has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 19 % 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
November 3, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010672

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What is this product recall alert about?
Silvery ring. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 19 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cau...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 3, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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