‘Tokyo Chic’ bags pulled on health concerns
Samsonite International SA pulled its “Tokyo Chic” line of luggage from Hong Kong stores on Monday after a local consumer group reported finding high levels of compounds linked to cancer in the handles, although the company insisted the bags were safe.
The Hong Kong Consumer Council said last week that it found that the side handles on three Samsonite suitcases had higher levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons than recommended in voluntary guidelines.
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