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BI 4b women's shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 10, 2009

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and the sachets contained in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate 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, green with approximately 3 cm heeland a strap with button. The model number and brand 86562-40-bi 4 are printed. The sole of the shoe bears an adhesive label with pictograms of the components and composition of the footwear. Packaging: a pink cardboard box with a label bearing the words: “STYLE Nº 86562-COLOR 654 BOSCO SIZE 40”. The box contains two white paper sachets. One is marked in black letters: “SILICA GEL-THROW AWAY DO NOT EAT DESICCANT”; the other, with green letters, bears the words: “MOULDPROOF AGENT DO NOT EAT”.

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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