Selfie Stick
Environment Gadgets Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1658/17 |
| Brand | Marquant |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 934-590 |
| Published | 1 December 2017 |
Risk Description
null The plastic in the cord contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 4.57%) . 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: Unknown
Product Description
Selfie stick in metal and black plastic, with a USB cord. The packaging has a transparent front.