Brooches set
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A set of nine colorful, glittering crystal brooches shaped like animals (including an owl, hummingbird, butterfly, dragonfly, bee, elephant head, frog, and two cats) marketed under the name "9 Stücke Frauen Brosche Insekt Broschen Damen Kristall Form Brooches für Frauen Kleid Kleidung Dekor" (model Bascolor) has been recalled. The product was sold online, particularly through Amazon with ASIN number B0827RR641. Testing found the brooches contain an excessive amount of cadmium—up to 90% by weight—which violates the REACH Regulation and poses a health hazard.
Cadmium accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. The remedy involves removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding brooches already in their possession.
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The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured values: up to 90% 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Set of 9 colourful, glittering crystal brooches in the shape of animals (an owl, a hummingbird, a butterfly, a dragonfly, a bee, an elephant's head, a frog, and two of cats). Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN number B0827RR641. Name: 9 Stücke Frauen Brosche Insekt Broschen Damen Kristall Form Brooches für Frauen Kleid Kleidung Dekor Model: Bascolor Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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