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Trolley suitcase LEONARDO “Trolley Size 18inch Silver” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0907/17
Summary
null The handles contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including among others: chrysen (measured value up to: 48 mg/kg), benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 16 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value up to: 9.1 mg/kg), benzo(a)anthracene (measured value up to: 64 mg/kg). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the…
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Product
- Trolley made of silver-coloured plastic, with a handle made of black hard plastic on a telescoping system made of metal with black overprint 'LEONARDO'; 2 other carrying handles (upper and long side); 4 black plastic rollers, black zip, combination lock.
What is the risk?
- null The handles contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including among others: chrysen (measured value up to: 48 mg/kg), benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 16 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value up to: 9.1 mg/kg), benzo(a)anthracene (measured value up to: 64 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/05/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/06/2017
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