[Recalled] Children’s Hoody — The jacket contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3'-dimethoxybenzid… | EU Safety Gate 2018-08-03
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Children’s Hoody |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Zeeman |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/1114/18 |
| Country of notice | The Netherlands |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 03 August 2018 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The jacket contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amines 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration: >100 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured concentration: 75 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
This Serious risk recall concerns Clothing, textiles and fashion items products distributed in The Netherlands and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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