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Original Newport men`s sport shoes — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 16, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 20.25 mg/kg ofDimethyl fumarate (DMF) in the silica gel. 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 withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

Men`s shoes (trainers) made of leather with grey horizontal straps, insole and inner lining made of black leather, with light fabric inner lining on the front area, black plastic outer sole; silica bag filled with white crystals in the shoebox.

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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