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🧸 Product FR DE EE LU March 11, 2022

Army painter — Warpaints

Paint for toy figures (Warhammer) - colour Kraken (pale green)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Army painter — Warpaints
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains benzisothiazolinone (measured value 0.032% by weight). Benzisothiazolinone is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product lacks the legally required labelling. The user therefore does not have the necessary information on the dangers posed by the product in terms of skin sensitization.
Origin
Denmark

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 5713799143500
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1600 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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 bottle of paint called Warpaints made by Army Painter. It has a chemical in it that can cause skin allergies.

What's happening? The paint has a chemical called benzisothiazolinone. It can cause skin rashes or allergies. The label on the bottle does not warn about this danger.

Does this affect me? If you use this paint, you might get a skin reaction. This is a problem in France, Germany, Estonia, and Luxembourg.

What should I do? Stop using the paint if you have a skin reaction. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried.

🤖 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Army painter
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains benzisothiazolinone (measured value 0.032% by weight). Benzisothiazolinone is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product lacks the legally required labelling. The user therefore does not have the necessary information on the dangers posed by the product in terms of skin sensitization. · Origin: Denmark

First published
March 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005686

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Army painter — Warpaints. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains benzisothiazolinone (measured value 0.032% by weight). Benzisothiazolinone is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis. The product lacks...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 11, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Germany, Estonia, and Luxembourg.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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