Pruner / Oksasakset
Chemical Hand tools Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00736/22 |
| Brand | Tarmo |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 20 May 2022 |
Risk Description
The handles of the pruning shears contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 17 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. 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: 05/05/2022
Product Description
20 cm pruning shears with plastic handles of different colours.