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Nordic walking shoes - Nordic Walking

12th June 2010

Item Description:

Brand: Brütting

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

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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...

Notes & History:

12th June 2010 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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