Mould killer in a bottle - Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller
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Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller is a water-based mould-killing product sold in 500ml and 1 litre clear plastic bottles with child-resistant fasteners (CRFs) of the squeeze and twist type. The product contains benzalkonium chloride, a fungicidal ingredient, and poses a poisoning risk if ingested. Some bottles have been found with child-resistant caps that are not properly engaged, potentially allowing access to the product.
The manufacturer has voluntarily taken corrective action to address the issue. The caps themselves and containers are not defective; hand closing of the CRFs properly engages them and removes the hazard. The record does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have purchased affected bottles.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of poisoning because a number of the Child Resistant Fasteners (CRF) have been found not to be properly engaged.Hand closing of CRFs successfully engages the CRF effectively removing the hazard. Neither the CRF or the container have been found to be defective.The product poses a risk of poisoning as the result of ingesting (drinking the product) which has as an ingredient benzalkonium chloride – fungicidal component.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown
The Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller is a water-based product containing fungicides that kill and remove mould. It is a clear colourless liquid. It is sold as 500 ml and 1 litre pack sizes. The bottles are made from clear transparent plastic. The containers are fitted with Child Resistant Fastenings (CRFs) of the squeeze and twist type. Model: - 500ml bottle Bar Code 5010567136017, - 1 litre bottle Bar Code 5010567137014. Notifying country: United Kingdom
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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