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Brütting hiking shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 11, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.14 (± 0.02) mg/kg of dimethylfumarate (DMF) in the brown suede (upper material); 0.15 (± 0.02) mg/kg in the black fabric of the insole; and 0.34 (± 0.02) mg/kg in the brown shoelaces.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

  • Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

One pair of men`s shoes, upper material brown suede, insole and lining made of black and grey fabric, outer sole with profile of black and grey elastomer, brown shoelaces.

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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