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Ornamental garden torches — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 19, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a carcinogenic risk due to release of friable chrysotil-asbestos fibres (carcinogen by inhalation - class 1 IARC) if the asbestos washer is handled or dispersed in the environment.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and sales ban ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The ornamental torches are composed of a bamboo frame, an aluminium vessel with a screw cap, a wick and a washer. The washer measures 3 cm in diameter and is found under the screw cap, between the wick and the aluminium cap. It is made of friable chrysotile asbestos, is easily removable and can be broken up using one’s fingers. The only difference between the items is their size.

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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