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Silver Evil Eye Necklace sold on Amazon safety warning over harmful chemicals

Harmful chemicalsSerious risk

Product Safety Report for Silver Evil Eye Necklace presenting a serious chemical risk.

  • Silver Evil Eye Necklace sold on Amazon: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 17 Jan 2025
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Silver Evil Eye Necklace sold on Amazon: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 17 Jan 2025

What to do now

Silver Evil Eye Necklace sold on Amazon contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.

  1. Take it away from children now and stop using it.
  2. Wash your hands after handling it.
  3. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
  4. Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.

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.

Getting your money back

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.

If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2501-0020). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for Silver Evil Eye Necklace presenting a serious chemical risk.

The risk

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content is 1.5 times greater than the maximum limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Action taken

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Advice to consumers

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0020

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Silver chain necklace with dark blue evil eye pendent.

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Questions

Why has Silver Evil Eye Necklace sold on Amazon been reported?

Silver Evil Eye Necklace sold on Amazon contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. 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?

The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.

What should I do now?

Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

Where was Silver Evil Eye Necklace sold on Amazon sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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