Fishing gloves
| Alert Number | A12/1683/19 |
| Brand | Behr angelsport |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 86-379 02 |
| Published | 8 November 2019 |
Risk Description
The plastic on the wrist-band contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.25% by weight). The product also contains 0.08 % by weight of lead. 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.Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) and with the REACH 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: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Black velcro gloves with "behr" printed all over them