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Kawas children's shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 16, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 12.2 mg/kg dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the sachets (mouldproof agent) put to the shoes.Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising on contact with the skin, and consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to Commission Decision 2009/251/EC.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Black training shoes with black velcro and white strips.

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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