EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Circlip pliers Lotus “Tang Borgveer, Recht Buiten, 180mm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02581/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 34% 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 pliers — Lotus
- Brand
- Lotus
- Name / model
- Tang Borgveer, Recht Buiten, 180mm · DHZ030-380802
- Batch number(s)
- 81761010005070
- Barcode
- 2010000380802
- Category
- Hand tools
- Metal hand tool, circlip pliers of 180 mm, with a yellow PVC handle.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 34% 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2024
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