Herran · Unknown

The amount of 1,2-dichloroethane in the glue is too high (measured value: 55% by weight). 1,2-dichloroethane is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets in contact with the skin. In addition, the glue contains toluene (measured value 23% by weight). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 30 October 2015
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 of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 30/04/2015

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1312/15
Model: Ref. 602143
Batch: 6900101321438
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6900101321438

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Repair kit for bicycles' wheels, including a white tube of glue, patches and tools. The product is supplied in blister packaging on white and grey cardboard.