Chemical Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0187/06 |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 31 March 2006 |
Risk Description
Inside the flask, between the glass carafe and the plastic container, there is a spacer about 5 mm thick containing asbestos. Marketing of asbestos is prohibited. This constitutes a hazard, especially on uncontrolled disposal by final consumers.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Placing on the market was stopped. Voluntary withdrawal of the product from the market and destruction by importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Vacuum jug/flask "Itaso" Type/model: NPA-100 B, EAN 4038611048650.