MUNICH: BMW Motorrad is recalling a motorcycle jacket and leather gloves following advice from the local regulators.
Random tests by the authorities on the items have indicated chromium VI above the legally standardised limit. Chromium VI can cause allergic reactions in some persons.
The items referred to the Club Leather Men's Jacket size M, part number 76129899222 and the DownTown glove, part number 76218560843 to 76218560849 in Europe.
BMW Motorrad said it regularly test the leather lifestyle products it sell for chrome VI and have not detected any abnormalities to date.
Owners are asked to hand the affected items of clothing in at an authorised BMW Motorrad dealership. Irrespective of their age, affected items can be exchanged for an equivalent BMW Motorrad product.
