Flexible Foam Tripod
Environment Communication and media equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0233/18 |
| Brand | Camlink |
| Category | Communication and media equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 23 February 2018 |
Risk Description
The orange foam around the legs of the tripod contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.68%). 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
Camera tripod. Black with orange legs. Sold in a cardboard box.