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Kik children's raincoat — chemical risk (A12/1173/15)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 25, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Kik children's raincoat — chemical risk (A12/1173/15)

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Hazard

The product contains azo-dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 270 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (08/09/2015)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (26/08/2015)

Product description

Children's raincoat with hood; no packaging.

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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