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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS FR August 25, 2017

Kruidvat — 1) Ontkalker Detartrant; 2) Formula Expert Ontkalker

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kruidvat — 1) Ontkalker Detartrant; 2) Formula Expert Ontkalker
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
When used in a kettle or coffee maker, the liquid in the device will strongly foam and boil over. This can cause the user to be scalded.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3318 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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131 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 25, 2026
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What is this? These are two cleaning liquids used to remove limescale from kettles and coffee makers.

What's happening? When you use them in a kettle or coffee maker, the liquid can foam up too much. It may spill out and burn your skin.

Does this affect me? If you live in the Netherlands or France and use these products in a kettle or coffee maker, you could get burned.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any burning or pain.

🤖 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: Burns · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: When used in a kettle or coffee maker, the liquid in the device will strongly foam and boil over. This can cause the user to be scalded. · Origin: Germany

First published
August 25, 2017
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/272142

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Kruidvat — 1) Ontkalker Detartrant; 2) Formula Expert Ontkalker. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: When used in a kettle or coffee maker, the liquid in the device will strongly foam and boil over. This can cause the user to be scalded. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 25, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS and France.
▸ 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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