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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS January 22, 2021

ZADO — Leder BH mit Bügel 75 Bsw

Black leather bra; Back of the bra and adjustable strap made of black textile; Outside of the cup and material below the cup made of black leather; Middle layer of cup made of foam.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ZADO — Leder BH mit Bügel 75 Bsw
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to: 4.9 mg/kg) that may come into contact with the skin. Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.
Origin
Turkey

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Stop of sales
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1962 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
21 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 7, 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? This is a padded bra made by ZADO. It may have too much chromium (VI), a chemical that can harm skin.

What's happening? The bra has chromium (VI) above safe limits. This can cause allergies or cancer if it touches your skin.

Does this affect me? If you own this bra, you may be at risk. It was sold in Germany and the Netherlands.

What should I do? Stop using the bra and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have skin problems. Return it to where you bought it.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
ZADO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to: 4.9 mg/kg) that may come into contact with the skin. Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer. · Origin: Turkey

First published
January 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002892

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
ZADO — Leder BH mit Bügel 75 Bsw. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains chromium (VI) (measured value up to: 4.9 mg/kg) that may come into contact with the skin. Chromium (VI) is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions and...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 22, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and THE NETHERLANDS.
▸ 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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