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FUXUE Mothballs — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalAug 28, 2024
Photo from the official notice: FUXUE Mothballs — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene which is a banned, carcinogenic substance. Ingestion or inhalation of the chemical can cause irreversible damage to internal organs. Further information regarding naphthalene can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/naphthalene-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/naphthalene-general-information The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The products have been seized and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Transparent plastic back with dark blue trim containing 100g of bright neon coloured moth balls.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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