Enceinte nomade chat
Enceinte nomade chat was recalled on 19 February 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00191/21. Chemical, Environment risk reported by Belgium. The metal (solders) in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to: 25 % by weight) and of cadmium (measured value 570 ppm by weight).
| Alert Number | A12/00191/21 |
| Brand | Hertzmann |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 39-2D-007, 39-2D-019 |
| Published | 19 February 2021 |
Risk Description
The metal (solders) in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to: 25 % by weight) and of cadmium (measured value 570 ppm by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment while Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer.Furthermore, the plastic material of the recharging cable contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 13000 ppm by weight) as well as an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 59000 ppm and 3900 ppm by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system, while the placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned, as the latter 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 requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive), nor with the POPs 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: 23/12/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Cat-shaped portable and rechargeable speaker with the following size: 6x5.5x5.5cm. The product is either mint green, either grey.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, environment hazard related to Enceinte nomade chat.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.