“Vacuum Flask” · Thermal flasks and containers

The product poses a serious risk of cancer because asbestos fibre, which could be carcinogenic if inhaled, could be released if the casing was broken and the asbestos lozenges were handled. This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Published: 23 November 2007
Notifying authority: Italy
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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1212/07
Model: Article No 07/02747 0.23 L.

Classification

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

Product description

The asbestos is to be found in the small, grey/off-white cylindrical bodies made of compressed chrysotile asbestos fibrous material visible in the cavity within the double glass casing of the container, which act as spacers.