EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Circlip plier set Finbullet “Lukkorengaspihtisarja” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00345/25
Summary
The plastic material of the handles contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 39% by weight). This phthalate 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
Circlip plier set — Finbullet
- Brand
- Finbullet
- Name / model
- Lukkorengaspihtisarja · 1078
- Barcode
- 6438152010785
- Category
- Hand tools
- Set of four circlip pliers.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the handles contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 39% by weight). This phthalate 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: 17/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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