Cable
Cable was recalled on 26 April 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00067/24. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The plastic has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 6.
| Alert Number | INFO/00067/24 |
| Brand | One flat |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 26 April 2024 |
Risk Description
The plastic has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 6.2 % 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 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
White cable.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Cable.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.