Rubber solution in bicycle repair kit
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LAMPA bicycle repair kits RIP-1 and RIP-2 are being recalled due to a chemical hazard in the rubber solution component. The rubber solution contains benzene at levels exceeding the limits permitted under EU Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC. Benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen, and the hazard is posed through contact with and inhalation of the product. The kits are identified by bar codes 8 000692 942628 (RIP-2) and 8 000692 942611 (RIP-1), and both contain an 8 ml tube of rubber solution labeled "RED SUN" with an orange flame and skull symbol on a white background.
Authorities have ordered a sales ban and withdrawal of these products from the market. The source does not specify what affected consumers should do with their products.
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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
Two repair kits: kit RIP-2 contains an 8 ml tube of rubber solution bearing the words "RED SUN" and representations of an orange flame and skull on a white background, one spatula for applying solution with small file, two patches of 25 mm, four patches of 25 x 35 mm and two patches of 35 x 50 mm.Kit RIP 1 contains a tube of rubber solution identical to that contained in kit RIP-2 and the following accessories: two tyre removers in anti-scratch nylon, one spanner and one spatula for applying solution with a small file, two patches of 25 mm, two patches of 25 x 35 mm and one patch of 35 x 50 mm. Model: Kit RIP-2 and RIP-1. Bar code 8 000692 942628 article 9426.2 and code 8 000692 942611 article 9426.1 Notifying country: Italy
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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