Sports footwear
21st November 2009
Item Description:
Type/number of model: REF x8619-md.
Description: Sports footwear, black and white, packed in a cardboard box.
Country of origin: China
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.2 mg/kg dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the sachets (mouldproof agent) put into the shoes.
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:
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Spain
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:
21st November 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
