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Thermal flasks and containers – Vacuum Flask

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 22 Nov 2007In the weekly report of 23 Nov 2007 (week 46, 2007)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 3 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Thermal flasks and containers
Brand
Vacuum Flask
Brand as notified
“Vacuum Flask”
Type / model
Article No 07/02747 0.23 L.
Description
The asbestos is to be found in the small, grey/off-white cylindrical bodies made of compressed chrysotile asbestos fibrous material visible in the cavity within the double glass casing of the container, which act as spacers.
Risk
The product poses a serious risk of cancer because asbestos fibre, which could be carcinogenic if inhaled, could be released if the casing was broken and the asbestos lozenges were handled.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers 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 1212/07
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1212/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-46 (XML)
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