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Trolley suitcase CAVALIER “Star by Cavalier” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0242/19
Summary
The handles of the suitcase contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including : benz[a]anthracene (measured value up to 160 mg/kg), benzo[b]fluoranthene + benzo[j]fluoranthene + benzo[k]fluoranthene (measured value up to 45 mg/kg), benzo[a]pyrene (measured value up to 110 mg/kg), and dibenz[a,h]anthracene (measured value up to 4.6 mg/kg).PAHs are absorbed through skin contact and respiration. These PAHs are…
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Product
- A trolley suitcase with a hard plastic exterior, four double wheels, a lock, two handles: one for carrying and one to pull the case along. Exists in three sizes (20", 24", 28") and three different colours (black, light blue, rosegold).
What is the risk?
- The handles of the suitcase contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including : benz[a]anthracene (measured value up to 160 mg/kg), benzo[b]fluoranthene + benzo[j]fluoranthene + benzo[k]fluoranthene (measured value up to 45 mg/kg), benzo[a]pyrene (measured value up to 110 mg/kg), and dibenz[a,h]anthracene (measured value up to 4.6 mg/kg).PAHs are absorbed through skin contact and respiration. These PAHs are carcinogenic.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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/01/2019
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