EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Adjustable wrench FXA “FXA adjustable wrench 150 mm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01656/21
Summary
The black material of the handle contains an excessive amount of lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Adjustable wrench — FXA
- Brand
- FXA
- Name / model
- FXA adjustable wrench 150 mm · FXA200089, 501810054
- Barcode
- 6438313304517
- Category
- Hand tools
- Adjustable wrench with black/yellow handle
What is the risk?
- The black material of the handle contains an excessive amount of lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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