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THUNDERBIRD thermos flask — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 8, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of asbestos fibres in the spacers in the double wall of the flask glass. Asbestos fibres may pose a carcinogenic effect.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

Yellow thermos flask with a handle on the side and a cup-shaped top. It has a label which reads: “THUNDERBIRD” “VACUUM FLASK” “KEEPS IT” “HOT OR COLD”. The packaging is a cardboard box with a drawing of the thermos flask.

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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