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Fleece blanket with heating function Azu “Fleecedecke mit Heizfunktion” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0692/15
Summary
null The plastic in the PVC packaging contains Cadmium (measured value 0.096% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Blue plaid fleece blanket with heating function.Translucent packaging made of PVC. Item is provided with an USB cable adaptor.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic in the PVC packaging contains Cadmium (measured value 0.096% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may cause cancer. 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: 13/05/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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