Thermate Thermos Flask Recalled (ASBESTOS fibres)

Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories

Product: Thermos flask

Brand: Thermate

Name: Vacuum Flask with 2 cups

Type/number of model: 0-57625

Batch number/Barcode: 5050577576250

Risk: Chemical, ASBESTOS

The flask contains asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)

Description: 1.8 litre thermos flask with 2 cups. Polypropylene outer and vacuum glass inner. Available in various colours – purple, yellow, blue, pink. No packaging.

Country of origin: China

Alert submitted by: United Kingdom

Risk Type: Serious

If you find that you are in possession of a recalled product, the notification should give you details of what to do next.  If no details are shown, you should contact either the seller or Citizens Advice.

If you purchased the item from a UK seller and need further advice, Citizens Advice can help.  If you bought your product from a company based inside the EU, European law will protect you.  Contact the UK European Consumer Centre for more details.  If you bought your product from a company outside the EU it is unlikely that UK or EU law can assist you.

If you are concerned about the safety of a product that does not appear on the recall list, we recommend you stop using it and make your concern known to the retailer, manufacturer or, if not known, your local Trading Standards office.

Further advice:

UK European Consumer Centre:  www.ukecc.net

Citizens Advice: www.adviceguide.org.uk