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VILLAVERDE stainless steel garden torches — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 30, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the exposed gasket between the oil reservoir and the wick holder contains asbestos (chrysotile).The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Bowl-shaped stainless steel garden torch containing chrysotile with cover; the wick opening (organic fibres) is attached to the cover with a red compressed seal with a ring 23 mm in diameter and 1 mm thick. There are fibres around the edges.

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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