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Emer waterproof glue for wooden products — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesFeb 27, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of injury because the glue fails during the tensile strength test. According to the requirement of category D3 the product should resist water. However, wood that is glued with this product may lose stability and fall apart, if it gets wet, thus causing injury to users. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 204 and EN 205.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Cold glue containing polyvinyl-acetate. Class D3, waterproof, suitable for gluing doors, windows, kitchen and bathroom furniture, ready-made floor. Due to its composition the product is non-toxic, non-flammable. Date of manufacture: 12 05 2007. Shelf-life: 36 months.

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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