Linea Casa S.r.l. Borsa Acqua calda hot-water bottle — chemical & environment risk
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Hazard
The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs); notably benzo[e]pyrene (BeP), benzo[a]anthracene (BaA), chrysen (CHR) and benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA) (measured values: 2.49 mg/kg, 1.27 mg/kg, 11.25 mg/kg and 1.28 mg/kg respectively).These PAHs may cause cancer, are suspected to be mutagenic and are very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Importer (20/08/2020)
Product description
Plastic/rubber hot-water bottle with a cover made of fabric
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.