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🧸 Product PL March 13, 2026

ECOFOCET — Repairing Liquid For Headlight Renovation

Liquid for headlight's restoration, 800 g. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0FQHTVLLP).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ECOFOCET — Repairing Liquid For Headlight Renovation
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product has an excessive amount of dichloromethane. Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled.
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 75 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 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? ECOFOCET is a liquid used to fix and clean car headlights. It has too much of a chemical called dichloromethane.

What's happening? This chemical can harm your brain and nerves. It may also hurt unborn babies and could cause cancer if you breathe it in.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this product in Poland might be at risk. The danger is from breathing in the fumes.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick or need safer options.

🤖 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)
ECOFOCET
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive amount of dichloromethane. Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled. · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098165

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
ECOFOCET — Repairing Liquid For Headlight Renovation. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive amount of dichloromethane. Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
▸ 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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