Gacoflex liquid roof tape
Gacoflex liquid roof tape was recalled on 25 November 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01655/22. Chemical risk reported by Ireland. The product lacks a hazard label as well as required warnings and pictograms.
| Alert Number | A12/01655/22 |
| Brand | Gaco |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 25 November 2022 |
Risk Description
The product lacks a hazard label as well as required warnings and pictograms. Users therefore have no information about the safe use and the dangers of the product. A user could be exposed to a mixture that is hazardous (skin sensitisation, damage to the organs and eyes, potential reproductive toxicity). The product does not comply with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Liquid seam tape for roofing.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Gacoflex liquid roof tape.
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.