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Herran repair kit for bicycles — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 30, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Herran repair kit for bicycles — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of 1,2-dichloroethane in the glue is too high (measured value: 55% by weight). 1,2-dichloroethane is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets in contact with the skin. In addition, the glue contains toluene (measured value 23% by weight).The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (30/04/2015)

Product description

Repair kit for bicycles' wheels, including a white tube of glue, patches and tools. The product is supplied in blister packaging on white and grey cardboard.

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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