THUNDERBIRD · Thermos flask

The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of asbestos fibres in the spacers in the double wall of the flask glass. Asbestos fibres may pose a carcinogenic effect. The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Published: 08 August 2008
Notifying authority: Spain
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0825/08
Model: Article N°38T10D, Article N°01762 (according to the importer)

Classification

Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Yellow thermos flask with a handle on the side and a cup-shaped top. It has a label which reads: “THUNDERBIRD” “VACUUM FLASK” “KEEPS IT” “HOT OR COLD”. The packaging is a cardboard box with a drawing of the thermos flask.