USB desktop hoover
USB desktop hoover was recalled on 3 January 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00156/24. Chemical, Environment risk reported by Sweden. The product has an excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) in plastic (measured value up to 3.
| Alert Number | INFO/00156/24 |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Published | 3 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) in plastic (measured value up to 3.27% by weight).The product has also an excessive concentration of lead in solders and DEHP in plastic (measured values up to 79.5 % and 3.09 % by weight respectively).SCCPs poses a risk to human health and the environment. Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation nor with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/01/2024
Product Description
Black plastic USB hoover gadget.
🧪 🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, environment hazard related to USB desktop hoover .
About this risk
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Environment: 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
Chemical: Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible. Environment: 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?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.