EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Camping shower Sunwind “Helios 20ltr, Campingdusch” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03372/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.8% and 1.2% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm health, causing damage to the reproductive system. Children are especially vulnerable. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Camping shower — Sunwind
- Brand
- Sunwind
- Name / model
- Helios 20ltr, Campingdusch · 671328
- Barcode
- 7028640010480
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Portable black camping shower, 20L.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.8% and 1.2% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm health, causing damage to the reproductive system. Children are especially vulnerable. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/05/2025
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