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🧸 Product FR February 16, 2024

TTRCB — Headlight Renovation Repair Fluid

Headlight restoration fluid, 800g. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09L1M1JL9).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
TTRCB — Headlight Renovation Repair Fluid
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The labelling on the product does not include the appropriate hazard and warning information and the user is not properly informed that this product contains dichloromethane (measured value: more than 1%). Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 834 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 repair fluid used to fix car headlights. It contains a chemical called dichloromethane.

What's happening? The product’s label does not warn users about the chemical inside. The fluid may harm the brain, unborn babies, and could cause cancer if breathed in.

Does this affect me? If you have this fluid at home or used it, you may have been exposed to the chemical.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
TTRCB
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The labelling on the product does not include the appropriate hazard and warning information and the user is not properly informed that this product contains dichloromethane (measured value: more than 1%). Dichloromethane affects the central nervous system, can impair the neuro-development and behaviour of the unborn child and might cause cancer when inhaled. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011834

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
TTRCB — Headlight Renovation Repair Fluid. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The labelling on the product does not include the appropriate hazard and warning information and the user is not properly informed that this product contains dichloromethane (measured value: more th...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 16, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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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