EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - Automotive accessories
Steering wheel cover KMTstyle “Copri-volante per auto” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01977/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of zinc (measured value: 0.013%). Zinc is toxic and may cause neurological disorders. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Steering wheel cover — KMTstyle
- Brand
- KMTstyle
- Name / model
- Copri-volante per auto · 2000121
- Barcode
- 8435632001217
- Category
- Other - Automotive accessories
- Steering wheel cover, made of PVC.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of zinc (measured value: 0.013%). Zinc is toxic and may cause neurological disorders. 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: 09/04/2025
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