Gas lamp
Unknown
- Country of origin
- Greece
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The product poses : - a chemical risk because its mantle contains thorium. The mantles become "crumbly" with use, i.e. they fall apart upon contact. As a result, dust containing thorium can be absorbed into the body through inhalation or ingestion, meaning that radioactive substances may be incorporated into the body causing damage to health. - a risk of injuries because the metal sheets have very sharp edges. The product does not comply with the Directive 90/396/EEC on appliances burning gaseous fuels.
Measures taken
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Gas lamp with blue housing. Height approx. 25.5 cm. Diameter approx. 10 cm.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0594/08 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2008-22
- Published
- 5 June 2008
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