Fitness Band

Environment Gadgets Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Fitness Band
Alert NumberA12/1755/19
BrandDenver
CategoryGadgets
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBFH-13
Published29 November 2019

Risk Description

The solders in the wristband contain lead (measured value up to 54.8% by weight) and the plastic of the internal cables contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.4%). Lead poses a risk to the environment.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 requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) and 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: 10/05/2019

Product Description

Green and black rubber wristband with health monitoring sensors.

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