Ornamental garden torches
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Ornamental garden torches sold in various sizes (40 cm to 180 cm) with model codes 3109000 through 3109005 contain a friable chrysotile asbestos washer located under the screw cap between the wick and aluminum cap. The washer is easily removable and can be broken apart by hand, posing a carcinogenic risk through inhalation of asbestos fibers if handled or dispersed in the environment. The product does not comply with applicable chemical restrictions regulations.
Authorities have ordered a withdrawal from the market and sales ban for this product. The source document does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding torches they may already own.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
This product poses a carcinogenic risk due to release of friable chrysotil-asbestos fibres (carcinogen by inhalation - class 1 IARC) if the asbestos washer is handled or dispersed in the environment.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The ornamental torches are composed of a bamboo frame, an aluminium vessel with a screw cap, a wick and a washer. The washer measures 3 cm in diameter and is found under the screw cap, between the wick and the aluminium cap. It is made of friable chrysotile asbestos, is easily removable and can be broken up using one’s fingers. The only difference between the items is their size. Model: Bamboo ornamental garden torches in various sizes: 60 cm torch, code 3109000; 90 cm torch, code 3109001; 120 cm torch, code 3109002; 180 cm torch, code 3109003; 40 cm torch, code 3109004; set of 120 cm torches with wicks, code 3109005. Notifying country: Italy
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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