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🧸 Product DE September 16, 2016

Triuso — Work gloves

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Triuso — Work gloves
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Protective equipment

Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather inside the gloves is too high (measured value: 12 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulati

Origin
Pakistan
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This alert was reported 3658 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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128 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 22, 2026
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What is this? These are work gloves made of leather. The leather inside has too much Chromium (VI).

What's happening? The gloves have a high level of Chromium (VI). This can cause allergic reactions.

Does this affect me? If you own these gloves, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather inside the gloves is too high (measured value: 12 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulati · Origin: Pakistan

First published
September 16, 2016
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/224325

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What is this product recall alert about?
Triuso — Work gloves. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather inside the gloves is too high (measured value: 12 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not compl...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 16, 2016 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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