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Vacuum flask - Porta pranzo
18th July 2009
Item Description:
Brand: Alca
Type/number of model: 54047, 1.4-litre model
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.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: 54047, 1.4-litre model
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.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Chemical
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.
Action Taken:
Seizure and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Italy
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
18th July 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
