Thermos flask and containers
Chemical Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0425/07 |
| Brand | Happy Casa range |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Thermos jug, item 577139 |
| Published | 18 May 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 glass container were broken and the enclosed cylinders were disturbed.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 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, placed in the cavity within the double glass casing of the thermos, to act as spacers.