Hammer
| Alert Number | A12/0118/17 |
| Brand | Adamant |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | HAMMER MINI 8 OZ STEEL HANDLE |
| Published | 3 February 2017 |
Risk Description
null The rubber in the handle of the hammer contains lead (measured value up to 0.28% by weight), short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.77% by weight) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured value of PAHs 1220 mg/kg. 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).The product does not comply with the REACH 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: 20/12/2016
Product Description
A hammer with black rubber handle.