Wristband with beads
Wristband with red, white and pink beads and some metal parts.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The crown-shaped metal piece on the bracelet has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 5% 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
- ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
What is this? A wristband with beads that has a small metal crown-shaped piece. The metal contains too much cadmium.
What's happening? The metal piece has too much cadmium. Cadmium can harm your body over time.
Does this affect me? If you have this wristband, you may be at risk. It was sold in Sweden.
What should I do? Stop using the wristband. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The crown-shaped metal piece on the bracelet has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 5% 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
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