Flip flops

Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Flip flops
Alert NumberA12/0900/17
BrandPrimark
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number02387/01, 02, 03 (black) , 02387/04, 05, 06 8 8 (blue) , 02387/07, 08, 08 (khaki), 02387/10, 11, 12 (navy)
Published14 July 2017

Risk Description

null The product contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including chrysene (measured values: chrysen: up to 2.9 mg/kg; total of PAHs up to: 9.4 mg/kg). This PAH is carcinogenic. A person could be exposed if the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/06/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 19/06/2017

Product Description

Flip Flops made of PVC (upper) and polyethylene (sole), available in different colours.

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