Vadarstövlar
| Alert Number | A12/01816/21 |
| Brand | Biltema |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 40-905 |
| Published | 24 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs)(measured values up to 17%, 14% and 2.7%, 0.8% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.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 REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/11/2021
Product Description
A pair of green high wellies, made of PVC and rubber. The product was also sold online.