Sportsarmbånd

Chemical, Environment Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Sportsarmbånd
Alert NumberA12/00050/23
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published13 January 2023

Risk Description

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value: 0,36 % by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value: up to 0.96% by weight)This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. 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 REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 12/09/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 12/09/2022

Product Description

Pink textile armband with transparent plastic window for phone.

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