LED Waterproof head band lamp orange

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: LED Waterproof head band lamp orange
Alert NumberA12/01488/24
BrandNot specified
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEC21820-CO12
Published7 June 2024

Risk Description

The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), lead and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: 1.9%, 0.15%, 0.13% and 3.5% by weight, respectively).The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 72.6% by weight).DEHP and DIPB may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. DIPB may further harm the health of children. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ExporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 13/03/2024

Product Description

LED headlamp. Product sold online.

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