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Windscreen washer fluid GP Auto Blue “Téli szélvédőmosó -20°C (Winter Windscreen Washer Fluid)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0083/14
Summary
null The actual temperature of crystallization in case of frost is higher than the value specified by the manufacturer (measured value: -14.6°C, while -20°C indicated on the bottle)During driving in extreme weather conditions the liquid may freeze onto the windscreen glass, and the sudden deterioration of visibility conditions may cause an accident.
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Product
Windscreen washer fluid — GP Auto Blue
- Brand
- GP Auto Blue
- Name / model
- Téli szélvédőmosó -20°C (Winter Windscreen Washer Fluid) · Production date: 26/11/2013Best before date: 26/11/2015
- Batch number(s)
- 5999547774107
- Category
- Chemical products
- Windscreen washer liquid preparation, blue colour, supplied in a transparent plastic 2 l bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The actual temperature of crystallization in case of frost is higher than the value specified by the manufacturer (measured value: -14.6°C, while -20°C indicated on the bottle)During driving in extreme weather conditions the liquid may freeze onto the windscreen glass, and the sudden deterioration of visibility conditions may cause an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/07/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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