EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Thermos flask Cantini “Linea Casa - THEO” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1553/14
Summary
null The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the users may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Thermos flask — Cantini
- Brand
- Cantini
- Name / model
- Linea Casa - THEO · Article 18678
- Batch number(s)
- 8008240186784
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Thermos flask, capacity 0.45 l, for both hot and cold drinks. The product is available in yellow and green.
What is the risk?
- null The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the users may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/08/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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