SUNSHADE Solskydd för bil

Chemical, Environment Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: SUNSHADE Solskydd för bil
Alert NumberA12/01829/21
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published24 December 2021

Risk Description

The suction cups of the screen contain lead (measured values up to 0.097 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 0.89% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. 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 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation and REACH regulation

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/10/2021

Product Description

Sun protection screen for car windshield with suction cups. Product also sold online.

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