Foot polisher
| Alert Number | SR/02581/25 |
| Brand | Hand of Weimei |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | BD613 |
| Published | 18 July 2025 |
Risk Description
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 72.7% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.Moreover, the plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.21% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.61 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. 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 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/06/2025
Product Description
Electric powered foot polisher with a USB cable. Product sold online, in particular via billigaboden.se.