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McCalifornia Women’s Brown Leather Gloves recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for women's brown leather gloves due to a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
McCalifornia Women’s Brown Leather Gloves
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Lohani dx03
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- Style 177777
What to do now
The problem with McCalifornia Women’s Brown Leather Gloves is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2101-0211). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for women's brown leather gloves due to a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The leather in the product contains an excessive amount of Chromium VI. Chromium VI is skin sensitising and may trigger skin irritation and allergic reactions.
This product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The retailer has recalled the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from the end users. Further information on the recall can be found on the TKMaxx website: https://www.tkmaxx.com/product-recall-women-brown-leather-gloves
Additional information
PSD case number: 2101-0211
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Ladies leather brown gloves with lining and dark blue and grey tag. The product was on sale between October 2020 and December 2020.
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Questions
Why has McCalifornia Women’s Brown Leather Gloves been recalled?
The problem with McCalifornia Women’s Brown Leather Gloves is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it, and take it off children straight away. Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was McCalifornia Women’s Brown Leather Gloves sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
