Rubber solution in bicycle repair kit
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A bicycle repair kit distributed by Auchan S.p.a contains rubber solution with benzene levels exceeding limits set by the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. Benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen and can pose health hazards through contact and inhalation. The affected products include two models: a repair kit with glue, patches, and scraper (code 8 00 5476 167761) and a complete repair kit with levers, glue, patches, and file (code 8 005476 167754). Both products are packaged in sealed plastic packs with cardboard cards identifying the distributor and importer.
The authorities have ordered seizure and recall of these products. The recall was initiated in Italy. The record does not specify what action consumers should take regarding the recalled product.
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This product poses a chemical risk because it contains a level of benzene which is greater than that allowed in the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. Benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen and it poses a hazard through contact and inhalation.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Seizure and recall ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Repair kit: enclosed in plastic packaging containing a cardboard card bearing the details of the distributor Auchan S.p.a and the importer. Inside there is a tube on which is printed in orange RED SUN with death's head-inflammable symbols, instructions for use in English only, four patches, a metal file and two rubber tubes.The complete repair kit is a sealed plastic pack containing a cardboard card bearing the details of the distributor Auchan S.p.a and the importer. Inside there is a tube similar to that in the repair kit, four patches, two black plastic levers, a metal file and a little rubber tube. Model: Repair kit: glue, patches and scraper: code 8 00 5476 167761; Complete repair kit: levers, glue, patches and file: code 8 005476 167754 Notifying country: Italy
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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