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Thermoses and thermal containers — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 3, 2007

Hazard

If the glass container breaks and the asbestos board pads are handled, asbestos fibres (carcinogenic if inhaled, class 1 IARC) may be released. The laboratory tests revealed the presence of serpentine asbestos (chrysotile variety) and amphibole asbestos (crocidolite variety).

Measures taken

  • Sales ban ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Category: Kitchen/cooking accessoriesProduct: Thermoses and thermal containersBrand: TESCOMAType/number of model: Nine items with the following codes: 311019, 312010, 312210, 312610, 314101, 314102, 314105, 314107, 314110

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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