Thermos flasks and thermos containers
Chemical Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0634/07 |
| Brand | Home |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | - Bar codes 8003512131851, 75-cl model and 7511000, Transparent, 75-cl model |
| Published | 6 July 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 to break and the asbestos card pads 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 material containing asbestos is made up of small, grey/off-white cylindrical bodies made of compressed chrysotile asbestos fibrous material visible in the cavity within the double glass casing of the thermos and functioning as spacers.