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Tyre repair set – Geko “Zestaw naprawczy do opon”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 12 Nov 2020In the weekly report of 20 Nov 2020 (week 47, 2020)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Tyre repair set
Brand
Geko (8 alerts)
Name
Zestaw naprawczy do opon
Type / model
G71200
Barcode
5901477128509
Barcodes listed
5901477128509 (official alert record)
Description
The set includes an insertion tool, a tool with an ear, tire sealant sticks (5 pcs.) and a yellow gluetube "RUBBER SOLUTION" (12 g).
Risk
The glue from the set contains an excessive amount of toluene and benzene (measured values: 37% and 0,235% by weight respectively). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market · ordered on the distributor · from 4 Nov 2020
Notifying country
Lithuania
Country of origin
Poland
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01542/20Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01542/20Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01542/20
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01542/20
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2020-47 (XML)
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