Thermos flasks and thermal jugs
Chemical Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0523/07 |
| Brand | Wonderful life |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | -thermos flasks: Art. 011673CF60, Art. 011679CF24; Art. 011675CF36, Art. 011678CF24, Art. 011672CF60, Art. 011676CF24, Art. 011674CF48, Art. 013692CF24, Art. 013693CF48;- thermal jugs: Art. 011681CF36, Art. 011682CF24, Art. 013695CF12, Art. 013696CF12, Art. 013698CF24, Art. 013694CF24 |
| Published | 15 June 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 ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The asbestos-containing material consists of small cylindrical grey/off-white bodies around 10 mm in diameter and 3 mm long, made of compressed chrysotile asbestos fibre material, positioned in the cavity between the double glass casing of the flasks, to act as spacers.