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Gold and silver-coloured earrings sold by Gecko Gifts Limited — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-02-21

Hazard: Chemical

Gecko Gifts gold and silver earrings due to chemical hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-02-21
Model identifiers	Brand Name: Gecko Gifts Limited
Category	Jewellery
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead and nickel._x000D_ Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin._x000D_ Further information regarding lead can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publication…
Non-compliance	Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008
Remedy	The import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number	2502-0096, 2502-0097, 2502-0098, 2502-0099, 2502-0105
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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