Rubber solution in bicycle repair kit
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The "RIPARA E VAI" bicycle repair kit and "RIPARA BICI" repair set have been recalled due to unsafe levels of benzene in the rubber solution contained in each product. Benzene is classified as a carcinogen, and the product's benzene content exceeds limits set under EU Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC. Exposure to the product poses health risks through contact with skin and inhalation. The affected products are identifiable by their cardboard and plastic packaging containing repair tools and a tube of red "RED SUN" mastic marked with a skull and crossbones symbol and orange flame.
The specific products recalled are the "RIPARA E VAI" kit (Article code 263264, barcode 8 016565 004782) and the "RIPARA BICI" set (Article code 263315, barcode 8 016565 004058), both originating from Italy. Authorities have ordered a complete sales ban and withdrawal of these products from the market. The record does not specify what consumers who possess these products should do.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content is higher than that permitted under the Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC. Given that benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen, the risk is posed by contact and inhalation.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
“RIPARA E VAI” kit: the packaging consists of a sheet of cardboard and a clear plastic casing containing the kit, which consists of: two small metal levers, one small metal scraper, one multi-purpose spanner in metal with some rubber parts, a small tube containing the mastic bearing the words “RED SUN”, ideograms of a skull and crossbones and an orange flame on a white background. The “RIPARA BICI” set contains some rubber patches of various sizes, one small metal scraper and a small tube containing the mastic bearing the words “RED SUN”, ideograms of a skull and crossbones and an orange flame on a white background. Model: “RIPARA E VAI” kit, Article code 263264, bar code 8 016565 004782, “RIPARA BICI” set, Article code 263315, bar code 8 016565004058. Notifying country: Italy
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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