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🧸 Product SE DE LV January 22, 2021

Pilot — Pilot Dezinfekcijas lidzeklis

Transparent liquid in a plastic bottle.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Pilot — Pilot Dezinfekcijas lidzeklis
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains methanol (measured value: 7 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms are missing. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product. The packaging is not fitted with child-resistant fastening. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death.
Origin
Latvia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4752215002831
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2013 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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 cleaning spray called Pilot Dezinfekcijas lidzeklis. It has methanol in it, which is a poison.

What's happening? The spray has too much methanol. It can hurt your eyes, brain, or even kill you. The bottle also lacks safety pictures and a childproof cap.

Does this affect me? If you use this spray in Sweden, Germany, or Latvia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. 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)
Pilot
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains methanol (measured value: 7 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms are missing. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product. The packaging is not fitted with child-resistant fastening. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death. · Origin: Latvia

First published
January 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002808

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Pilot — Pilot Dezinfekcijas lidzeklis. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains methanol (measured value: 7 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms are missing. Users ha...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 22, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Sweden, Germany, and 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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