EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Bicycle repair kit Leiva “KIT REPARACION PINCHAZOS ('Puncture repair kit'), Red Sun (glue)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0246/16
Summary
null The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane (measured value: 49%). 1,2 dichloroethane is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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Product
Bicycle repair kit — Leiva
- Brand
- Leiva
- Name / model
- KIT REPARACION PINCHAZOS ('Puncture repair kit'), Red Sun (glue)
- Batch number(s)
- 8431487307818
- Category
- Chemical products
- Bicycle repair kit in blister pack containing various items: different types of keys, patches, two tubes of 'Red Sun' glue and a small storage box.
What is the risk?
- null The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane (measured value: 49%). 1,2 dichloroethane is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/11/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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