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Benavente ladies' shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 20, 2009

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because the presence of dimethylfumarate in the footwear and in the sachets contained in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate (DMF) is a substance which is considered harmful, irritating and sensitising on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorised.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

"Manoletina"-type shoes. Model 32022 Sabrina Cua Black patent leather and Model 36048 Ref. 83694 Sabri Bordeaux-coloured Cha. They have a label reading: BENAVENTE CALZADOS. The packaging is a cardboard box marked as follows: BENAVENTE Made in China. Inside there are two sachets marked SILICA GEL and MOULDPROOF.

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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