2023.08.23 Safety Report: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings (sold via Amazon)
23 August 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings sold via Amazon
Type
Jewellery - Earrings
Country of origin
China
Product description
Hooped earrings packaged in a clear plastic bag.
Model number
ZHGC004889
Product identifier
FBA15GVHGXZMU000002
Barcode
X001NVZYYP
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be 41.8 %, 4,180 times greater than the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
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