DATE: 13-09-2011
PRODUCT: Scarf
BRAND: PIECES
STYLE NO: 17033751
STYLE NAME: HIDALGO TUBE SCARF – ‘midnight blue’, in stores since July 2011 in Austria, Czech Republic, Belgium, Denmark, Russia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Andorra, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom
REASON: Traces of aromatic amines (AZO dyes)
PIECES recalls a scarf in the colour “midnight blue” due to finding of traces of aromatic amines.
PIECES conducts regular tests in international laboratories to ensure that our products are in compliance with our chemical restrictions and safety requirements. Unfortunately we have found that the above mentioned PIECES scarf does not meet the authorities’ and our own quality and safety restrictions. The tests have shown traces of aromatic amines in the scarf. These aromatic amines are considered illegal according to EU legislation. We have found the cause for this breach in our restrictions and we are working actively to prevent any recurrence.
It is illegal to colour textiles and leather with AZO dyes that can release one or more of 22 aromatic amines. The ban applies to textile and leather articles which may come into direct contact with skin or oral cavity for a longer period of time. The 22 amines are banned because of their carcinogenic properties.
We have therefore immediately recalled the scarf from all point of sales.
PIECES gives anyone who possesses this specific scarf the possibility to return it to any PIECES store or to the store where it was purchased. Customers are also welcome to send the scarf to PIECES, Toldboden, Havnen 1, 8700 Horsens, Denmark .Customers will receive a full refund and are offered a voucher worth EUR 30 for their inconvenience.
If you have any questions concerning this product, please contact PIECES Product Manager Charlotte Holm at +45 82 38 81 00 or charlotte.holm@bestseller.com
In Danish