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🧸 Product IT April 10, 2015

Cantini — Linea Casa Theo

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Cantini — Linea Casa Theo
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories

Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the users may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Re

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4127 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.
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is a thermos flask made by Cantini. Some of these flasks have glass walls that contain asbestos fibers.

What's happening? If the flask breaks, tiny asbestos fibers can get into the air. Breathing these fibers can cause cancer over time.

Does this affect me? Anyone who owns this thermos flask may be at risk if it breaks.

What should I do? Stop using the flask right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before touching or throwing it away.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the users may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Re · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 10, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/155353

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What is this product recall alert about?
Cantini — Linea Casa Theo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the users may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product d...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 10, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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