EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Vacuum flask Pendo “1L Vacuum jug flask” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0485/16
Summary
null The separators of the double glass wall of the flask contain asbestos fibres. If the flask breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Vacuum flask — Pendo
- Brand
- Pendo
- Name / model
- 1L Vacuum jug flask · O-58836
- Batch number(s)
- Bar code: 5050577588369
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Plastic vacuum jug flask with a handle and push button pourage, 1-litre capacity. Comes in various colours, no packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The separators of the double glass wall of the flask contain asbestos fibres. If the flask 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 31/03/2016
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