EU Safety Gate Alert
Rosary Necklace Recall Summary A rosary necklace with violet beads, metal pendant, and metal cross sold in bulk has been recalled in Luxembourg because it releases too much nickel when it comes into contact with skin. Nickel can cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to it. The product violates EU safety regulations and has been ordered destroyed.
- Product
- Rosary necklace with violet-coloured beads, a round metal pendant, and a metal cross, sold in bulk. 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 61 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
- 2026-10-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- LU
- Distribution
- Luxembourg
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ea544601-a252-48eb-8015-5beb8d58ccd7