The EU rapid alert system for hazardous products (Safety Gate/Rapex) has identified three products that directly affect brand users of the brands of the brand Piaggio
, and They contained asbestos fibers in their friction material, something totally illegal in Europe, but still present in certain Asian manufacturers that do not comply with community regulations.
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Pero, ¿qué riesgos tiene el amianto? El amianto fue muy utilizado durante décadas en componentes de automoción debido a su resistencia al calor ya la fricción. However, it has been shown that microscopic fibers that are released when manipulating pieces with this material can be lodged in the lungs for years, causing serious diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer or pleural mesotelioma.
In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 90,000 people die every year due to asbestos -related diseases.
Piaggio in Aliexpress
Aliexpress It has grown in recent years thanks to its reduced prices, but this case highlights the risks of acquiring security components outside the official channels. La Comisión Europea, mediante su sistema
La advertencia no es un simple trámite burocrático: se trata de una alerta sanitaria y de seguridad real. Brake pills contaminated with asbestos not only represent a risk for those who manipulate them, but also for any person exposed to dust generated during use or replacement.
Piaggio From the models mentioned and bought cheap spare parts on import platforms, the safest thing is to replace them with original pieces or certified European manufacturers. La salud está en juego, y el ahorro momentáneo puede convertirse en un coste incalculable en el futuro.
