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Wärmflasche [Hot-water bottle] hot water bottle — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 25, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Wärmflasche [Hot-water bottle] hot water bottle — chemical risk

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Hazard

The plastic material of the hot water bottle contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) chrysene and benzo[e]pyrene (measured values: 2 mg/kg and 1.2 mg/kg respectively). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Importer (25/04/2018)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (25/04/2018)

Product description

Hot-water bottle in dark blue plastic with a white plastic screwed stopper; capacity: 1.7 l

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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