Disinfectant cleaner - BREF Tornado Gel
Disinfectant cleaner - BREF Tornado Gel was recalled on 24 April 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0534/09. Chemical, Damage to sight risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of damage to sight and a chemical risk because, in certain bottles, the child-resistant cap can be too easily opened.
| Alert Number | 0534/09 |
| Brand | BREF |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Damage to sight |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Barcode | 9000100541558 (Ocean), 9000100541855 (Citrus) |
| Published | 24 April 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of damage to sight and a chemical risk because, in certain bottles, the child-resistant cap can be too easily opened. Therefore, a child can open the bottle and pour or swallow the cleaner which contains 11.6g/100g hydrogen chloride. Depending on the duration of contact with the product it may cause skin irritation or burns; in case of longer contact it may cause eye injury / damage to sight, internal injury / burns if swallowed. The product does not comply with the regulation 648/2004/EC on detergents.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Disinfectant cleaner for toilets. Volume: 750 ml, date of manufacture is indicated on the back above the date of expiry. Only the products manufactured from February 2009 to 9 March 2009 are affected.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, damage to sight hazard related to Disinfectant cleaner - BREF Tornado Gel.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.