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Environment Other - - Serious risk

Unknown was recalled on 3 July 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0800/15. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The plastic material of the product contains up to 4,7% by weight short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs).

Photo of recalled product: Unknown
Alert NumberA12/0800/15
BrandCur Aqua
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number434-158
Published3 July 2015

Risk Description

The plastic material of the product contains up to 4,7% by weight short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). 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 human health and the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic polutants (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: 29/05/2015

Product Description

1,5 m shower hose in white plastic.

🌍 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a environment hazard related to Unknown.

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.

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