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🧸 Product DE March 15, 2024

sheps — Sheps Light Neatslene Harness Oil Sheps Light Neat

Harness oil, 946 ml approximately. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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sheps — Sheps Light Neatslene Harness Oil Sheps Light Neat
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light, and distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, which are carcinogenic and should not be placed on the market. If the user does not use gloves to apply the oil or to touch the treated harness, the substances can be absorbed through the skin, which could cause skin irritation and, in the long term, pose a risk of skin cancer.
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 000399460966
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 806 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 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 bottle of Sheps Light Neatsfoot Harness Oil. It is used to soften and protect leather harnesses.

What's happening? The oil contains harmful chemicals that can cause cancer. These chemicals can soak into your skin if you touch the oil or a treated harness without gloves.

Does this affect me? This product was sold in Germany. If you have used it without gloves, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the oil. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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)
sheps
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light, and distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, which are carcinogenic and should not be placed on the market. If the user does not use gloves to apply the oil or to touch the treated harness, the substances can be absorbed through the skin, which could cause skin irritation and, in the long term, pose a risk of skin cancer. · Origin: United States

First published
March 15, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012000

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?
sheps — Sheps Light Neatslene Harness Oil Sheps Light Neat. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light, and distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, which are carcinogenic and should not be placed on the market. If...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 15, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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