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"Ymaida" men`s shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 23, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the shoes contain 3.49 mg/kg dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the sachet.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, recall from consumers, seizure and destruction of the products ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Men`s lace-up trainer-style shoe in mustard-coloured suede. Upper and side trim are in light brown leather or artificial leather, while the tongue, side trims and instep padding are in mustard-coloured textile. The sole is rubber, anti-slip, in two-tone light brown. The insole is yellow; internal lining is in a lighter colour. A code is written inside in gold lettering: P99-08E-576 41, probably the article code and size.

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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