France
Beige leather women’s sandals by Free monday (item labeled “Sandales Femme en cuir beige”, type/model 22032906-13; barcodes 3667360229679, 3667360229686, 3667360229693, 3667360229709, 3667360229716, 3667360229723) are affected. They were recalled because the buckle releases too much nickel (measured up to 0.22 µg/cm2/week), a strong sensitiser, and do not comply with the REACH Regulation. The distributor has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and issued a product recall from consumers.
What's being recalled
Beige leather sandals intended for women. All batches are concerned.
Packaging: Shoe box
Country of origin: Portugal.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02645/26
Product name on the item: Sandales Femme en cuir beige
Type or model: 22032906-13
Barcode: 3667360229679, 3667360229686, 3667360229693, 3667360229709, 3667360229716, 3667360229723
The hazard
The rate of nickel release from the buckle on the shoe is too high (measured value up to 0.22 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What to do
Product withdrawal from market (voluntary, distributor).
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, distributor).
The official notice
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