Children's shoes
| Alert Number | 1489/09 |
| Brand | Kike Kids |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Barcode | 8435159516683, size 21 |
| Model Number | Article No. 51N084C02 |
| Published | 20 November 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 0.78 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and 0.1 mg/kg in the sachet included in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
White and pink shoes, packed in a cardboard box bearing the words “Kike Kids”. On the box there is a label showing the article number, colour, size and barcode. There is a mould-proof sachet in the box of the shoes with information “SILICA GEL. DO NOT EAT. THROW AWAY DESICCANT”.