Solar watering system

Chemical, Environment Gadgets Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Solar watering system
Alert NumberSR/00803/25
BrandRoyal Gardineer
CategoryGadgets
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberZX-8656-675
Published7 March 2025

Risk Description

The PVC hose has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 17 % and 6.4% by weight, respectively). 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. Moreover, DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/02/2025

Product Description

Solar watering system with a solar module, a PVC hose and various plug parts. Product sold online, in particular via pearl.de.

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