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Leiva (Glue) Red Sun bicycle repair kit — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 10, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Leiva (Glue) Red Sun bicycle repair kit — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Leiva (Glue) Red Sun bicycle repair kit — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane, benzene and toluene above the permitted levels (measured values: benzene 16%; 1,2 dichloroethane 31% and toluene 8%). Benzene and 1,2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (20/02/2015)

Product description

Bicycle repair kit consisting of two tubes of glue, various tools and patches to repair the wheel. Sold in a plastic blister package.

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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