Children's underpants (3 pairs)

Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Children's underpants (3 pairs)
Alert Number0271/08
BrandTEDi GmbH & Co. KG
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBarcode 59484002221000000300, article No 5948400, delivery note No 188497, EAN code 0821849729170.
Published7 March 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 236 mg/kg of benzidine, which is a known human carcinogen which can easily be absorbed through the skin. It is harmful to the blood and weakens the bone marrow.This product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Three pairs of children’s underpants (black, orange, black and orange stripes) in a plastic bag attached to printed card; with labelling "Kinderwäsche 3 Slips Grösse 128/134" (3 pairs of children’s underpants, size 128/134), price €3, "TEDi GmbH & Co. KG ", 100% cotton.

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