Wireless headphones
| Alert Number | A12/00236/21 |
| Brand | ETTE |
| Category | Communication and media equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | S55 |
| Published | 26 February 2021 |
Risk Description
The metal (solder) in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured values: up to 71,7 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 2,5 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. It also contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 3,8 % by weight). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned, as 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 requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive), nor with the REACH and POPs Regulations.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType 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
Red wireless headphones. The product was also sold online.