Wärmflasche [Hot-water bottle]
Chemical Other - - Serious risk
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| Alert Number | A12/0701/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - - |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | ID 0007000000Product group: 521Order No: 15351500DNP: 101 BS 1970 |
| Published | 25 May 2018 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the hot water bottle contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) chrysene and benzo[e]pyrene (measured values: 2 mg/kg and 1.2 mg/kg respectively). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 25/04/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/04/2018
Product Description
Hot-water bottle in dark blue plastic with a white plastic screwed stopper; capacity: 1.7 l