EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Sky lanterns Lanterna Sky — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0408/17
Summary
null The cord contains and may release friable chrysotil-asbestos fibres. Asbestos fibres are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Sky lanterns — Lanterna Sky
- Brand
- Lanterna Sky
- Name / model
- LX-0668
- Batch number(s)
- 8053908540668
- Category
- Other - -
- Paper sky lantern with cord supporting the structure of the lantern, wrapped in transparent packaging
What is the risk?
- null The cord contains and may release friable chrysotil-asbestos fibres. Asbestos fibres are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/03/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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