Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 9 Sep 2026
SR/02297/26
DistriCenter hairclips recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (DistriCenter hairclips) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Pack of two decorative crab-shaped hairclips. All batches are concerned.
- Brand
- DistriCenter
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product has an excessive concentration of benzene (measured value up to 2460 mg/kg). Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02297/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.