Sink and Drain Cleaner
Sink and Drain Cleaner was recalled on 3 April 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00500/20. Chemical risk reported by Germany. The product is extremely basic (measured pH value: 14) and highly corrosive but lacks the appropriate hazard pictograms, warnings, precautionary statements and a child-resistant fastening.
| Alert Number | A12/00500/20 |
| Brand | Wild Tornado |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 April 2020 |
Risk Description
The product is extremely basic (measured pH value: 14) and highly corrosive but lacks the appropriate hazard pictograms, warnings, precautionary statements and a child-resistant fastening.Users have therefore no information on the safe use and the dangers of the product, and could accidentally come into contact with the product, suffering of severe skin corrosion or serious damage to eyes. The product does not comply with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 03/02/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
110 grams of dry solid granulate to clean and unblock sinks and drains.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Sink and Drain Cleaner.
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.