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Rubber solution in a bicycle repair kit – Senzor

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 15 May 2008In the weekly report of 16 May 2008 (week 19, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Rubber solution in a bicycle repair kit
Brand
Senzor
Brand as notified
SENZOR
Type / model
Barcode 8591720002082
Description
Repair kit: the package consists of a stiff transparent casing and a card. It contains two black plastic levers, 2 sets of metal keys with plastic grips and, in the centre, a cloth holder bearing the words BIKE TOOL containing a small metal scraper, two small rubber tubes, nine patches and a small tube containing the mastic and bearing the words “RED SUN”, and ideograms of a skull and an orange flame on a white background.
Risk
The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content is higher than that permitted. Given that benzene is classified as a Group I carcinogen, the risk is posed by contact and inhalation.The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0526/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0526/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-19 (XML)
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