Alert number: A12/0495/17
Category: Protective equipment
Product: Gardening gloves
Brand: floraworld
Name: Gartenhadnschuhe ('Gardening gloves')
Type / number of model: Item No: 012448
Batch number / Barcode: 4047883040965
Risk type: Chemical
The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)
Description: One pair of gardening gloves made of light grey leather parts at the finger tips and palm and purple and white textile material with a flower pattern. Sample size L/9.
Country of origin: China
Alert submitted by: Germany
Risk level: Serious