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🧸 Product FR October 4, 2023

bsi — anti-algues

absence de:¤-l'indication de danger détectable au toucher¤-d'une fermeture de sécurité pour les enfants¤-de la date de péremption¤¤présence de sel de benzalkonium 0,22% à lot f0225839¤

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
bsi — anti-algues
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
This product fails to meet safety standards: no tactile danger marking, no child-resistant closure, and no expiry date. It contains 0.22% benzalkonium chloride (batch f0225839). Stop using it immediately, return it to the retailer, and contact customer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 5420046640353
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 969 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
11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 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 chemical product called bsi anti-algues. It is used to kill algae in homes.

What's happening? The product is missing important safety warnings. It also has a chemical that can be harmful if used wrong.

Does this affect me? If you have this product in France, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
bsi
Agency-published detail

Type: maison-habitat · Category: produits chimiques · Hazard: intoxication|risque environnemental · GTIN: 5420046640353 · absence de:¤-l'indication de danger détectable au toucher¤-d'une fermeture de sécurité pour les enfants¤-de la date de péremption¤¤présence de sel de benzalkonium 0,22% à lot f0225839¤ · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
October 4, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12508/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
bsi — anti-algues. This product fails to meet safety standards: no tactile danger marking, no child-resistant closure, and no expiry date. It contains 0.22% benzalkonium chloride (batch f0225839). Stop using it immediately, return it to the retailer, and contact customer service.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 4, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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