USB cable
Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1656/17 |
| Brand | Ohmega |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 December 2017 |
Risk Description
null The cord contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to up to 1.6%). 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 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: Unknown
Product Description
Off white USB cable, 1.8 m. The packaging has a cardboard back and a transparent plastic front.