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🧸 Product DE January 13, 2023

Novicoat Tiefgrund — Grundierungen- Novicoat Tiefgrund

Primer. Product also sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Novicoat Tiefgrund — Grundierungen- Novicoat Tiefgrund
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Construction products
Hazard
The product lacks a hazard label as well as required warnings and pictograms. Users therefore have no information about the safe use and the dangers of the product and can become exposed to skin sensitisation, damage to the organs and eyes and suffer harm the reproductive system.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
Barcode (GTIN): 4005941093995
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1294 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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 liquid primer called Novicoat Tiefgrund used before painting walls. It is a chemical product for construction.

What's happening? The product does not have the right warning labels or safety pictures. Because of this, people may not know how to use it safely.

Does this affect me? If you have this product at home, you could be at risk of skin irritation, eye damage, or harm to organs.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before 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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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The product lacks a hazard label as well as required warnings and pictograms. Users therefore have no information about the safe use and the dangers of the product and can become exposed to skin sensitisation, damage to the organs and eyes and suffer harm the reproductive system. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 13, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007156

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Novicoat Tiefgrund — Grundierungen- Novicoat Tiefgrund. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The product lacks a hazard label as well as required warnings and pictograms. Users therefore have no information about the safe use and the dangers of the product and can become exposed t...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 13, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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