CAT 5e Netzwerkkabel

Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: CAT 5e Netzwerkkabel
Alert NumberA12/0231/18
BrandGoobay
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published23 February 2018

Risk Description

The plastic contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.241%). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Blue network cable (0.25m). Sold in transparent, plastic packaging.

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