QVC UK has recalled Diamonique by TOVA Bracelet Watches due to a “serious chemical risk”, officials have reported.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued a safety alert after discovering the watch crown releases nickel at levels exceeding permitted levels. Nickel is known to cause allergic reactions when in prolonged contact with the skin.
Diamonique by TOVA Bracelet Watches (2504-0158)
Type: Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Watch
Brand: Diamonique
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product description: Multiple models of Diamonique-branded watches
The number in brackets (2504-0158) indicates its PSD notification number, the unique identifier used in the Product Safety Database (PSD) to track notifications about unsafe or non-compliant products.
Diamonique by TOVA Bracelet Watches pose a ‘serious chemical risk’
OPSS
The recall affects 13 different models of the Diamonique by TOVA Bracelet Watches.
According to the OPSS, the affected items do not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
As a result, QVC has contacted known customers directly with instructions on how to return the affected watches and receive a refund.
Britons who have purchased the watches were advised to stop wearing them “immediately” due to the risk of allergic reactions.
Full list of affected products
Diamonique by TOVA Bracelet watch Stainless Steel – Gold Tone
SKU: 343191 LVG 00
Diamonique by TOVA 0.7ct tw Bracelet Watch Stainless Steel – Rose Gold Tone
SKU: 345253 9UQ 00
Diamonique 6ct tw Stone Set Bracelet Watch – Rose Gold / Rhoduim
SKU: 345253 9UQ 00
Diamonique 6ct tw Stone Set Bracelet Watch – Gold Tone
SKU: 345253 AXU 00
Diamonique 1.84ct Bracelet Watch Stainless Steel – Mixed Tone
SKU: 347677 2 UE 00
Diamonique 1.84ct Bracelet Watch Stainless Steel – Silver Tone
SKU: 347677 QY 00
Diamonique 1.4ct tw Vintage Style Bracelet Strap Watch – Silver Tone
SKU: 348025
Diamonique 1.4 ct tw Vintage Style Bracelet Strap Watch Stainless Steel – Rose Gold Tone
SKU: 348025 LVG 00
Diamonique by TOVA 2.43 ct tw Semi Precious Dial Leather Strap Watch – Blue Lapis/Silvertone
SKU: 348199 84C 00
Diamonique 0.14 ct tw Leather Strap Watch – Rose Gold
SKU: 348670 76 00
Diamonique 0.14 ct Leather Strap Watch – Navy
SKU: 348670 NY 00
Diamonique 0.14 ct Leather Strap – White
SKU: 348670 WE 00
Diamonique 0.14 ct Leather Strap Watch – Black
SKU: 348670 BK 00
Those who bought the watches as a gift should notify the recipients as soon as possible.
Further information regarding nickel can be found on the official GOV.UK website. Here, there is a dedicated Nickel page that provides general information, plus guidance on incident management and toxicology.
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