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🧸 Product DE PL September 29, 2023

K2 — CLAREN Windshield washer concentrate -40°C

5 litre plastic canister containing light blue liquid

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
K2 — CLAREN Windshield washer concentrate -40°C
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 34.6% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead to blindness or death.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5906534006349
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 974 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
13 days in total
May 17, 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 car windshield washer fluid sold as a strong concentrate. It has too much methanol, a poison.

What's happening? Tests show the fluid contains up to 34.6% methanol. Drinking it can harm your brain, eyes, or even kill you.

Does this affect me? If you bought this brand in Germany or Poland, you may have it at home.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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)
K2
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 34.6% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead to blindness or death. · Origin: Poland

First published
September 29, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010302

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
K2 — CLAREN Windshield washer concentrate -40°C. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 34.6% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 29, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and 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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