Manta Solar USB Powerbank

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Manta Solar USB Powerbank
Alert NumberA12/03509/24
BrandPOWER PLUS
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published6 December 2024

Risk Description

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 81 % by weight). The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of lead, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.16 %, 1.1 %, 0.3 % and 5 % by weight, respectively).Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP and DBP poses a risk to human health and 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 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: 25/06/2024

Product Description

Solar USB power bank. Product sold online.

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