EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Recreational crafts
Gasket HIMOTO “Main gear 56T, Slipperpad 1p, Slipperpad 4p” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01570/25
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 — HIMOTO
- Brand
- HIMOTO
- Name / model
- Main gear 56T, Slipperpad 1p, Slipperpad 4p · 31611, 823420
- Category
- Recreational crafts
- Slipper gasket in a set of two items. Product sold online, in multiple websites from this list : http://www.himotoracing.com/config/cus/distributors.php
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: 14/03/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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