[Recalled] Hand Sanitiser Gel — The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: 42,3 %… | EU Safety Gate 2020-12-25
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Hand Sanitiser Gel |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Yucky Hands |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01847/20 |
| Country of notice | United Kingdom |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Burns, Fire, Health risk / other |
| Notice date | 25 December 2020 |
| EAN / barcode | 0041420030703 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: 42,3 % by volume). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection.
This Serious risk recall concerns Chemical products products distributed in United Kingdom 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 →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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