Shoes
18th December 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Oxford model Barcode: 5412252891247
Description: Oxford-style leather shoes for men.
Country of origin: China
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because the soles of the shoes have high levels of extractible chrome (120 mg/kg) and in particular of chrome VI (60 mg/kg). Chrome VI is a contact allergen. Furthermore, the chrome VI components are generally very toxic.
One incident reported.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and destruction of the products.
Notifying Country:
FRANCE
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
18th December 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
