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Salt remover for steam irons – WPRO

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 27 Nov 2008In the weekly report of 28 Nov 2008 (week 47, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Salt remover for steam irons
Brand
WPRO
Type / model
Code IRD010-4812 817 29956,
Barcode
8015250020663
Barcodes listed
8 015250 020663 (official alert record)
Barcode as notified
8 015250 020663
Description
Liquid salt remover for steam irons packed in a white plastic bottle with blue cap. Capacity 250ml. On the bottle there are instructions for use and safety instructions in Polish and Greek.
Risk
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains acidic solution which is classified as corrosive C R35 due to its low pH value. In addition, the label of the product is missing the following safety information: - the risk symbol C “Corrosive”, - the risk phrase R35 “Causes serious burns”, - the precaution instructions S36/37/39 “Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection” and S45 “In case of accident or if you fill unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)”. The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
Measures
  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Greece
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1372/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1372/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1372/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-47 (XML)
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