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🧸 Product IT September 25, 2015

Thermos HOME — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Thermos HOME — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Kitchen/cooking accessories

Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulatio

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 4006 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.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A thermos bottle made in China has asbestos in the glass walls. Asbestos is a dangerous material that can cause cancer if breathed in.

What's happening? The thermos may break and release asbestos fibers. Breathing these fibers can be harmful.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this thermos in Italy could be at risk if the bottle breaks.

What should I do? Stop using the thermos right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulatio · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 25, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/175359

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What is this product recall alert about?
Thermos HOME — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 25, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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