Vacuum flask - Porta pranzo
Chemical Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0933/09 |
| Brand | Alca |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 54047, 1.4-litre model |
| Published | 17 July 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk due to the release of asbestos fibres (carcinogen by inhalation). Fibres could be inhaled if the glass container breaks and the asbestos discs are handled.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Seizure and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Packed in a blue cardboard box, the vacuum flask is cylindrical, and made of plastic on the outside and glass on the inside. It is available with a base in red, green or yellow, while the lid may be blue, yellow or grey.