EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Suitcase “First class” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0480/18
Summary
The handles contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including among others: benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 73 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value: 75 mg/kg), chrysene (measured value up to: 180 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.
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Product
Suitcase
- Name / model
- First class · 306398
- Category
- Other - -
- Beige-brown textile suitcase with brown zippers. Brown handle grip and gripper. Packaged in a transparent plastic bag with brown borders.
What is the risk?
- The handles contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including among others: benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 73 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value: 75 mg/kg), chrysene (measured value up to: 180 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/01/2018
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