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Electric toothbrush for children “Sonic - toothbrush for children” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00026/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured values up to 55 % by weight). The plastic in the cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3 % by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human…
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Product
Electric toothbrush for children
- Name / model
- Sonic - toothbrush for children · SA-VW-520
- Barcode
- 6971442688177
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric toothbrush for children. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured values up to 55 % by weight). The plastic in the cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3 % by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): The national authorities have issued a takedown request to the seller
- Date of entry into force: 03/02/2023
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