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🧸 Product SE January 12, 2024

Viking jewelry Thor's hammer with leather necklace

Leather necklace with silvery-coloured charm in the form of Thor's hammer. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Viking jewelry Thor's hammer with leather necklace
📷 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: up to 81 % 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
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 731428107810
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 867 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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? A Thor’s hammer necklace from China that contains too much cadmium.

What's happening? The necklace has up to 81 % cadmium, a metal that can harm your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Anyone wearing this necklace could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop wearing it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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: up to 81 % 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: People's Republic of China

First published
January 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011474

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What is this product recall alert about?
Viking jewelry Thor's hammer with leather necklace. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: up to 81 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 12, 2024 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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