Thermos flask
Chemical Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0825/08 |
| Brand | THUNDERBIRD |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article N°38T10D, Article N°01762 (according to the importer) |
| Published | 8 August 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of asbestos fibres in the spacers in the double wall of the flask glass. Asbestos fibres may pose a carcinogenic effect.The product does not comply with the Chemical 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 authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Yellow thermos flask with a handle on the side and a cup-shaped top. It has a label which reads: “THUNDERBIRD” “VACUUM FLASK” “KEEPS IT” “HOT OR COLD”. The packaging is a cardboard box with a drawing of the thermos flask.