EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Thermos flask Thermate “Vacuum Flask with 2 cups” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1044/16
Summary
null The flask contains asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Thermos flask — Thermate
- Brand
- Thermate
- Name / model
- Vacuum Flask with 2 cups · 0-57625
- Batch number(s)
- 5050577576250
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- 1.8 litre thermos flask with 2 cups. Polypropylene outer and vacuum glass inner. Available in various colours - purple, yellow, blue, pink. No packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The flask contains asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/06/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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