Wood fuel pellets
27th June 2009
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Description: Wood fuel pellets, 6 mm in diameter, packed in transparent sacks containing 15 kg of pellets and marked with the brand name.
Country of origin: Lithuania
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of Caesium 137 in the ashes and smoke resulting from the combustion of the product. Caesium 137 is a highly toxic radioactive substance and the amount present is 23.828,38 Bq/kg.
Action Taken:
Seizure of the products 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:
27th June 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
