TEDi GmbH & Co. KG · Children's underpants (3 pairs)

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 236 mg/kg of benzidine, which is a known human carcinogen which can easily be absorbed through the skin. It is harmful to the blood and weakens the bone marrow. This product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Published: 07 March 2008
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0271/08
Model: Barcode 59484002221000000300, article No 5948400, delivery note No 188497, EAN code 0821849729170.
Check-digit validated barcodes: 0821849729170

Classification

Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Three pairs of children’s underpants (black, orange, black and orange stripes) in a plastic bag attached to printed card; with labelling "Kinderwäsche 3 Slips Grösse 128/134" (3 pairs of children’s underpants, size 128/134), price €3, "TEDi GmbH & Co. KG ", 100% cotton.