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🧸 Product LV May 31, 2024

OSKAR — Odkamienieniacz w zelu, Morski

Liquid cleaner, 1L.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
OSKAR — Odkamienieniacz w zelu, Morski
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product is extremely acidic (measured pH value < 2.0) and corrosive. The hazard classification of the chemical mixture is incorrect. Users therefore lack information about the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin and eyes or if it is ingested.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5907082000131
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 834 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 gel product called OSKAR. It is sold to remove limescale. It is very acidic and can burn skin and eyes.

What's happening? The product is too acidic. It can harm people if it touches skin, eyes, or if swallowed. The warning label does not show the real danger.

Does this affect me? If you use this product in Latvia, you could get hurt. It may still be in stores or homes.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any burning or pain. Return the product to where you bought it.

🤖 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)
OSKAR
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product is extremely acidic (measured pH value < 2.0) and corrosive. The hazard classification of the chemical mixture is incorrect. Users therefore lack information about the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin and eyes or if it is ingested. · Origin: Poland

First published
May 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013166

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
OSKAR — Odkamienieniacz w zelu, Morski. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product is extremely acidic (measured pH value < 2.0) and corrosive. The hazard classification of the chemical mixture is incorrect. Users therefore lack information about the dangers incurred w...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 31, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
▸ 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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