Sport Earphone
Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1728/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 16 November 2018 |
Risk Description
The black plastic in the cable contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.18% by weight) . 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: 01/10/2018
Product Description
Black earphone of the type "in ear"