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SPWSH ladies' shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 20, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of volatile organic compounds in the shoes and in the sachets contained in the packaging. In both instances, mass spectrometry reveals the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF), a substance used as a biocidal agent. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which has to be considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised. One incident reported.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Various ladies' shoes.

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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