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🧸 Product HU July 17, 2015

S.sunny — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
S.sunny — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The leather insole and lining of the shoes contain chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured values: insole: 39.9 mg/kg; lining: 40.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allerg

Origin
People's Republic of China
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? These shoes have a lining and insole made of leather. The leather contains too much chromium (VI), a chemical that can cause allergies.

What's happening? The shoes were sold in Hungary. The chromium level in the leather is higher than allowed.

Does this affect me? If you own these shoes, you may be at risk of an allergic reaction.

What should I do? Stop wearing the shoes and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any symptoms.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather insole and lining of the shoes contain chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured values: insole: 39.9 mg/kg; lining: 40.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allerg · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 17, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/169882

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What is this product recall alert about?
S.sunny — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather insole and lining of the shoes contain chromium (VI) above the permitted levels (measured values: insole: 39.9 mg/kg; lining: 40.8 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classif...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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