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Steering wheel cover Akhan “Direksiyon Kilifi - Steering Wheel Cover” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1223/17
Summary
null The handles contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including among others: benzo(a)pyrene (measured value up to: 57.5 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value up to: 39.5 mg/kg), benzo(j)fluoranthene (measured value up to: 49 mg/kg). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.The product does not comply…
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Product
- Steering-wheel cover for motor vehicles, suitable for the Renault Scenic.
What is the risk?
- null The handles contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including among others: benzo(a)pyrene (measured value up to: 57.5 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value up to: 39.5 mg/kg), benzo(j)fluoranthene (measured value up to: 49 mg/kg). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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