Get notified about product recalls

Underpants 2,5 II

Chemical Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Underpants 2,5 II was recalled on 4 January 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1338/07. Chemical risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 745 mg/kg 3,3’-dimetoxi-benzidine (limit value: 30 mg/kg).

Photo of recalled product: Underpants 2,5 II
Alert Number1338/07
BrandBoston
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNO: MBOX026 Bar code: 9 33155 50065 4, 3 505731 888694.
Published4 January 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 745 mg/kg 3,3’-dimetoxi-benzidine (limit value: 30 mg/kg). The presence of aromatic amine refers to the fact that azo-dyes prohibited by the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EC were used. During normal use the product may have harmful effect on human health.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Elastic cotton underpants, dark and light blue with red stripe on the front. Size: XXL/8 and XL 7.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Underpants 2,5 II.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

View on EU Safety Gate →

Related Recalls

More Clothing, textiles and fashion items recalls