Vacuum flasks — chemical risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The products pose a chemical risk because of the presence of asbestos fibres in the separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (06/08/2013)
Product description
The flasks are packed in cardboard boxes printed with a picture of the product, a description and the reference.
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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