Men’s socks - Simpsons, Garfield

What is the danger

The products pose a chemical risk because they contain prohibited azo dyes, which release 150 mg/kg (No 1), 97 mg/kg (No 2) and 87 mg/kg (No 3) of 4-amino azobenzene from the textile application of the socks. These products do not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Measures taken

1. Voluntary recall from consumers. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

1. Black socks with woven textile application (Garfield motif + ‘Grrr!’),2. Grey socks with woven textile application (Homer Simpson motif+ ‘Man vs. Hammer’),3. Black socks with woven textile application (Garfield motif without text).

Brand

KIK

Model / type

1. Garfield socks / Garfield motif + ‘Grrr!’ / season: 209 WGR: 842 order 1990800 / 19908008421000000100, 2. Simpsons socks / Homer motif + ‘Man vs. Hammer’ / season: 209 WGR: 842 order 1520800 / 15298008421000000100, 3. Garfield socks / Garfield motif without text/ season: 209 WGR: 842 order 1990800 / 19908008421000000100, Various textile applications (motifs) with same order number possible.