Mobile phone case
Mobile phone case was recalled on 15 April 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0429/16. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The outer plastic layer contains 0.
| Alert Number | A12/0429/16 |
| Brand | Glitter |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Published | 15 April 2016 |
Risk Description
The outer plastic layer contains 0.44 % by weight short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). 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).
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: 18/02/2016Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 18/02/2016
Product Description
Mobile phone case with white and black print.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Mobile phone case.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.