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🧸 Product DE May 1, 2026

The Chesterfield Brand — Schultertasche Piemonte Waxed Pull Up

Black leather shoulder bag with a zip fastener.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
The Chesterfield Brand — Schultertasche Piemonte Waxed Pull Up
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value: 15.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 8719241111711
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This alert was reported 26 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.
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A leather shoulder bag called the Chesterfield Piemonte Waxed Pull Up. Tests found it has a harmful chemical called chromium VI in the leather.

What's happening? The bag’s leather contains too much chromium VI. This can cause allergies or cancer with long use.

Does this affect me? Anyone who owns or wears this bag could be at risk. It is sold in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using the bag. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have skin reactions. Return it to where you bought it.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value: 15.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: Unknown

First published
May 1, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098642

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What is this product recall alert about?
The Chesterfield Brand — Schultertasche Piemonte Waxed Pull Up. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value: 15.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 1, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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