Bluetooth högtalare

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Bluetooth högtalare
Alert NumberA12/02740/23
BrandMarquant
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published17 November 2023

Risk Description

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: (up to 38.4% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.In addition, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 4.4 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 14/06/2023

Product Description

Grey and black Bluetooth speaker with cord. Product sold online.

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