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Tattoo ink
20th March 2010
Item Description:
Brand: Starbrite2
Type/number of model: Scarlet Red, Lot: SR92009; batch: 5.
Description: The ink container is in transparent plastic with a nozzle closed by a red cap. The brand name "Starbrite 2" appears in red on the white label on the front of the bottle. On the background behind the letter "S" there is a picture of a yellow sun. Beneath the brand name in black are the words "The next generation". Below that, in red, is the name of the ink, "Scarlet Red", and in black “2OZ”.
Country of origin: United States
Type/number of model: Scarlet Red, Lot: SR92009; batch: 5.
Description: The ink container is in transparent plastic with a nozzle closed by a red cap. The brand name "Starbrite 2" appears in red on the white label on the front of the bottle. On the background behind the letter "S" there is a picture of a yellow sun. Beneath the brand name in black are the words "The next generation". Below that, in red, is the name of the ink, "Scarlet Red", and in black “2OZ”.
Country of origin: United States
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because some azo dyes among the components of tattoo inks may release aromatic amines (anisidine) which are carcinogenic.
Action Taken:
Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers 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:
20th March 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
