Thermal flasks and containers
Chemical Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1212/07 |
| Brand | “Vacuum Flask” |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article No 07/02747 0.23 L. |
| Published | 23 November 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a serious risk of cancer because asbestos fibre, which could be carcinogenic if inhaled, could be released if the casing was broken and the asbestos lozenges were handled.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The asbestos is to be found in the small, grey/off-white cylindrical bodies made of compressed chrysotile asbestos fibrous material visible in the cavity within the double glass casing of the container, which act as spacers.