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"Nike" trainers — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 25, 2009

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because they contain 0.5-0.7 mg/kg dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the sachets.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

  • Seizure of the products ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

1. NIKE SHOX R4: Yellowand green cardboard box bearing the article code and barcode. White shoes with red heel wedge and red trim (origin: China)2. AIR MAX ’97: Orange cardboard box bearing the article code and barcode (origin: Vietnam)Black shoes with Gold trim.<b>These products are counterfeit</b>.

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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