EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Repair kit for bicycles Herran “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1312/15
Summary
null The amount of 1,2-dichloroethane in the glue is too high (measured value: 55% by weight). 1,2-dichloroethane is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets in contact with the skin. In addition, the glue contains toluene (measured value 23% by weight).The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Repair kit for bicycles — Herran
- Brand
- Herran
- Name / model
- Unknown · Ref. 602143
- Batch number(s)
- 6900101321438
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Repair kit for bicycles' wheels, including a white tube of glue, patches and tools. The product is supplied in blister packaging on white and grey cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The amount of 1,2-dichloroethane in the glue is too high (measured value: 55% by weight). 1,2-dichloroethane is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets in contact with the skin. In addition, the glue contains toluene (measured value 23% by weight).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: 30/04/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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