Important Safety Notice for Men's Rings in Compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on General Product Safety (GPSR)
This is a targeted safety notice for the correct and safe use of men's rings (steel, titanium, silver, gold, tungsten/carbide, ceramic, adjustable, signet, and stone-set). Due to possible sharp edges of settings, small parts, skin contact, and risk of catching, please follow the guidelines below.
Basic Safety and Handling Principles
- Keep out of reach of children: Rings and removable parts (stones, rings) may pose a swallowing hazard; the product is not a toy.
- Check before wearing: Inspect stone settings and claws, sharp edges, joints, and any adjustable parts; do not use a damaged ring.
- Risk of catching: Rings with protrusions and bulky signet models should not be worn during sports, machine work, lifting loads, or handling textiles – risk of skin tearing (ring avulsion) and injury.
- Temperature and conductivity: Metal can quickly heat up or cool down when touching hot/cold surfaces; avoid extremes and contact with electrical parts.
Proper and Safe Use
- Correct size: The ring should fit comfortably – it must not press significantly or slip off freely. Remove the ring if fingers swell (heat, exertion).
- Adjustable rings: Bend only within the range recommended by the manufacturer; excessive bending may cause cracking.
- Water and chemicals: Remove the ring before showering, swimming, working with cleaners, oils, and cosmetics; chlorine, salt, and chemicals accelerate wear and corrosion.
- Manual activities and sports: Do not wear the ring during exercise, tool work, and contact sports to avoid deformation and injury.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storage
- Cleaning by material: Wipe steel/titanium/tungsten with a soft damp cloth and dry; polish silver with a soft cloth; clean gold and plated surfaces gently without abrasives; clean ceramic gently, avoiding impacts.
- Stone settings: Regularly check claws and settings; have loose stones professionally secured.
- Storage: Store separately in a case or pouch, dry and out of direct sunlight; avoid contact with hard objects that may scratch the surface.
Specific Health Warnings
- Allergies and sensitive skin: Some metals (e.g., nickel) and adhesives may cause reactions; if redness, itching, or swelling occurs, remove the ring and consult a doctor if necessary.
- Swelling and circulation: Remove the ring as soon as possible if fluid retention, finger injury, or sudden pain occurs; seek professional help if removal is not possible.
Disposal
- Safe disposal: Hand over metal parts for metal recycling; sort other components according to local regulations. Wrap small parts to prevent risk to children and animals.
Incidents and Contact
- In case of an incident (allergic reaction, injury from catching, significant finger swelling), immediately stop using the product. Keep the product and proof of purchase for complaint processing.
