cleansing hand gel
cleansing hand gel was recalled on 27 November 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01600/20. Fire, Health risk / other risk reported by France. Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers, especially children and debilitated people, may mistake the product for foodstuff and therefore swallow the liquid.
| Alert Number | A12/01600/20 |
| Brand | Hema |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Fire, Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | 11.31.9023 |
| Published | 27 November 2020 |
Risk Description
Due to its characteristic form, appearance and packaging, consumers, especially children and debilitated people, may mistake the product for foodstuff and therefore swallow the liquid. Moreover, the product's packaging does not have the appropriate warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity of the product, which could lead to burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food imitating products Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/10/2020
Product Description
100 ml of transparent alcohol-based hand sanitiser gel. The product was also sold online.
🔥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a fire, health risk / other hazard related to cleansing hand gel.
About this risk
This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.
Recommended action
Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.
Who is at risk?
All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.