Nordic walking shoes - Nordic Walking
12th June 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Item No: 191060, EAN-Code: 0409960905 (adhesive label)
Description Men's shoes, black, upper material black suede, partly contrasted with black artificial leather, insole and inner lining made of grey fabric, black outer sole, black shoelaces; one white desiccant bag is in the shoe box stamped with the indication "SILICA GEL, DO NOT EAT".
Country of origin: China
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12.1 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the desiccant bags contained in the shoebox and 0.33 (± 0.02) mg/kg in the black shoelaces.
Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.
Action Taken:
Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
Notifying Country:
Germany
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:
12th June 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
