EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Gasket FTX “Slipper Gasket” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01356/25
Summary
The gasket contains, and may release, asbestos fibres (measured value up to 30%) which may lead to cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Gasket — FTX
- Brand
- FTX
- Name / model
- Slipper Gasket · FTX6268
- Barcode
- 50055323945618
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Slipper gasket in a set of two items. Product sold online in particular via www.cmldistribution.co.uk
What is the risk?
- The gasket contains, and may release, asbestos fibres (measured value up to 30%) which may lead to 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: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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