Men’s socks - Simpsons, Garfield
Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0524/10 |
| Brand | KIK |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. Garfield socks / Garfield motif + ‘Grrr!’ / season: 209 WGR: 842 order 1990800 / 19908008421000000100,2. Simpsons socks / Homer motif + ‘Man vs. Hammer’ / season: 209 WGR: 842 order 1520800 / 15298008421000000100,3. Garfield socks / Garfield motif without text/ season: 209 WGR: 842 order 1990800 / 19908008421000000100,Various textile applications (motifs) with same order number possible. |
| Published | 19 March 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain prohibited azo dyes, which release 150 mg/kg (No 1), 97 mg/kg (No 2) and 87 mg/kg (No 3) of 4-amino azobenzene from the textile application of the socks.These products do 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 recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Black socks with woven textile application (Garfield motif + ‘Grrr!’),2. Grey socks with woven textile application (Homer Simpson motif+ ‘Man vs. Hammer’),3. Black socks with woven textile application (Garfield motif without text).