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🧸 Product LT May 3, 2024

Q11 žieminis stiklų ploviklis -20°C

Winter screen wash liquid, Q11 -20°C, 4L, announced production date on label: 01/03/2023 to 01/03/2026, bluish colour liquid without mechanical impurities.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Q11 žieminis stiklų ploviklis -20°C
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 25% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead to blindness or death.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5901299017135
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 862 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 car windshield washer fluid sold in Lithuania. It is meant to clean glass in cold weather.

What's happening? Tests show the fluid has too much methanol, a poison. Methanol can hurt your brain, eyes, or even cause death if swallowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in Lithuania, you may be at risk. Do not use it.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after using 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 25% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead to blindness or death. · Origin: Poland

First published
May 3, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012816

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What is this product recall alert about?
Q11 žieminis stiklų ploviklis -20°C. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 25% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead t...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 3, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
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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