Winter screenwash
Winter screenwash was recalled on 24 February 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00333/23. Chemical risk reported by The Netherlands. The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 19% by weight).
| Alert Number | A12/00333/23 |
| Brand | ALL RIDE |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Published | 24 February 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 19% by weight).Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms, warnings and child resistant fastener are missing. Users have therefore no information on the risk of being exposed by the content of the mixture. Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead to blindness or death. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation, nor with the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/02/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 08/02/2023
Product Description
Blue coloured fluid with lemon fragrance.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Winter screenwash .
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.