USB Hand fan with stand function

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: USB Hand fan with stand function
Alert NumberA12/03235/24
BrandGoobay
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published22 November 2024

Risk Description

The plastic material of the charging cable has an excessive concentration of lead, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 0.3%, 2.6% and 2.6% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

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: 29/08/2024

Product Description

USB hand fan with charging cable. Product sold online.

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