EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle brake pads — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02772/25
Summary
The brake pads contain asbestos fibres. Asbestos causes cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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HazardChemical
Notified byIreland
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Motorcycle brake pads
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Front and rear brake pads intended for the following SYM motorcycle: Symphony (S 50, SR 50 and S 125) and for VESPA motorcycle: ET4 125, LX50, S50 Sport, LX125, LX150, LXV125, S125, S150. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The brake pads contain asbestos fibres. Asbestos causes cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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