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Ballpoint pen (einhorn)

The top of the ballpoint has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 96.6 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it…

Read the official notice → Ballpoint pen
Date
2023-11-17
Country
Germany
Brand
einhorn
Product
Ballpoint pen
Classification
chemical
Category
Other
Source
EU Safety Gate

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What to do

  1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
  2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
  3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

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