EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Bolt cutters Finbullet “Pulttisakset 200 mm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03078/24
Summary
The plastic material of the handle has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 24% and 3.4% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bolt cutters — Finbullet
- Brand
- Finbullet
- Name / model
- Pulttisakset 200 mm · 1011
- Barcode
- 6430017706635
- Category
- Hand tools
- Black metallic cutters with a red handle.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the handle has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 24% and 3.4% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. 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: 18/10/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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