Handheld vacuum

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Handheld vacuum
Alert NumberA12/00771/24
BrandInnovagoods
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberV0103300
Published22 March 2024

Risk Description

The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 3.7% and 1.8% by weight, respectively). The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 69% by weight). The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.3 % by weight). These phthalates pose a risk to human health and the environment. Lead poses a risk to the environment. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 24/01/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/01/2024

Product Description

Rechargeable handheld vacuum cleaner. Product sold online.

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