EU Safety Gate Alert
Rosary Bracelet Recall Summary A rosary bracelet with black beads, a round metal pendant, and a metal cross is being recalled in Luxembourg because it releases excessive nickel. Nickel can cause allergic reactions when in direct, prolonged contact with skin, and the product violates the REACH chemical safety regulation. The measure requires destruction of the product and went into effect on August 5, 2026.
- Product
- Rosary bracelet with black-coloured beads, a round metal pendant, and a metal cross. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
- Reason
- The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 69 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-10-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- LU
- Distribution
- Luxembourg
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/bda24f88-5ee5-4c39-aade-0f5925696a9f