Scarves - Lainey
28th August 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Barcode 13642001731000000300, Article number 13642/00
Description: Two textile scarves, dark green/turquoise with black designs (flower motifs); presented without packaging, on a plastic ring with a hanger and a cardboard label attached.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the azo-dye "dispersion yellow 23" (706 mg/kg), which releases the carcinogenic amine 4-amino azobenzene (49 mg/kg). The product therefore does not comply with the REACH Regulation. In addition, the product contains "dispersion orange 37/76" (165 mg/kg), which is sensitising on contact with the skin according to the expert working group "Textiles" related to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
Action Taken:
Voluntary stop of sales.
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:
28th August 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
