EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Emergency hammer FL-Tronics “3-in-1 Emergency Hammer” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00080/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 47% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic…
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Product
Emergency hammer — FL-Tronics
- Brand
- FL-Tronics
- Name / model
- 3-in-1 Emergency Hammer · 250030/1097565
- Category
- Hand tools
- ABS emergency hammer with an LED light and a seatbelt cutter. 7.5 cm x 2.4 cm x 13.5 cm.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 47% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/06/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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