Social Shower Curtain
Social Shower Curtain was recalled on 23 October 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1266/15. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The transparent plastic window contains cadmium (measured value 1.
| Alert Number | A12/1266/15 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - - |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 88-1061 |
| Published | 23 October 2015 |
Risk Description
The transparent plastic window contains cadmium (measured value 1.13% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and may also cause cancer. Furthermore, it contains also short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0,49 % by weight). 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 the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Shower curtain with design similar to a Facebook webpage. White and blue. The product has a transparent plastic window. "Social shower curtain" is printed in white on blue background on top of the curtain.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Social Shower Curtain.
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.