Willy Guhl, Eternit, Ornament/planters/garden furniture made of asbestos containing fiber cement garden furnit — chemical risk
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Hazard
The products contain, and may release, asbestos fibres (at least 10%) which may lead to cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
- Dispose of as asbestos-containing waste in accordance with national legislation — Distributor
- Destruction of the product — Distributor
Product description
Vintage garden furniture and gardening pots of ornaments/planters. Various models in different sizes manufactured about 1950-1993. Product sold online, in particular via Mid Century.
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.
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