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🧸 Product FR January 28, 2022

All purpose-Adhesive-Super Glue

Glue in a plastic bottle. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
All purpose-Adhesive-Super Glue
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Health risk / other
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains chloroform (measured value 35,1 % by weight). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. In addition, the product lacks the appropriate labelling and language. The user therefore does not have the necessary information on the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin or the eyes, of if it is ingested.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1594 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
24 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 10, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a strong glue called Super Glue. It contains a chemical called chloroform.

What's happening? The glue has too much chloroform. This can hurt your skin, eyes, or health if you breathe it in or swallow it. The glue also does not have the right warning labels.

Does this affect me? If you use this glue in France, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using this glue right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Health risk / other · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains chloroform (measured value 35,1 % by weight). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. In addition, the product lacks the appropriate labelling and language. The user therefore does not have the necessary information on the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin or the eyes, of if it is ingested. · Origin: Unknown

First published
January 28, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005211

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What is this product recall alert about?
All purpose-Adhesive-Super Glue. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Health risk / other · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains chloroform (measured value 35,1 % by weight). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. In addition, th...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 28, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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