Hammer
Chemical Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0050/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | TP313 |
| Published | 18 January 2019 |
Risk Description
The grip of the hammer contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benz(a)anthracene (measured value: 84 mg/kg) and chrysene (measured value: 22 mg/kg). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 19/12/2018
Product Description
Metal hammer with a yellow and black coloured, plastic grip. An adhesive label is attached to the grip.