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Kike Kids children's shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 20, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of 0.78 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the footwear and 0.1 mg/kg in the sachet included in the packaging. 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

White and pink shoes, packed in a cardboard box bearing the words “Kike Kids”. On the box there is a label showing the article number, colour, size and barcode. There is a mould-proof sachet in the box of the shoes with information “SILICA GEL. DO NOT EAT. THROW AWAY DESICCANT”.

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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