Ornament/planters/garden furniture made of asbestos containing fiber cement

Chemical Furniture Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Ornament/planters/garden furniture made of asbestos containing fiber cement
Alert NumberSR/02476/25
BrandWilly Guhl, Eternit,
CategoryFurniture
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginSwitzerland
Published4 July 2025

Risk Description

The products contain, and may release, asbestos fibres (at least 10%) which may lead to cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Dispose of as asbestos-containing waste in accordance with national legislationDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Vintage garden furniture and gardening pots of ornaments/planters. Various models in different sizes manufactured about 1950-1993. Product sold online, in particular via Mid Century.

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