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🧸 Product FR January 12, 2023

porcoz — detartrant

etiquetage non conforme et produit chimique dangereux

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
porcoz — detartrant
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Do not use this product. Return it to the store. It is a hazardous chemical containing 18% nitric acid and may cause injury, internal damage or poisoning.
Barcode (GTIN): 8690802028528
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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
72 days in total
May 19, 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? Porcoz is a cleaning product called a detartrant. It is made to remove limescale.

What's happening? The product has wrong labels and is dangerous. It contains nitric acid.

Does this affect me? If you have this product in France, stop using it now.

What should I do? Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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)
porcoz
Agency-published detail

Type: maison-habitat · Category: produits chimiques · Hazard: blessures|dommages internes|intoxication · GTIN: 8690802028528 · etiquetage non conforme et produit chimique dangereux · acide nitrique 18 % · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
January 12, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/9012/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
porcoz — detartrant. Do not use this product. Return it to the store. It is a hazardous chemical containing 18% nitric acid and may cause injury, internal damage or poisoning.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 12, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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