EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Folding pliers Auto Tools, MR-tuote “Pellintaittopihti suora, balancing pliers” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02750/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 38% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The products do not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Folding pliers — Auto Tools, MR-tuote
- Brand
- Auto Tools, MR-tuote
- Name / model
- Pellintaittopihti suora, balancing pliers · MR-1219, MR-2763
- Barcode
- 64300321507586430074695729
- Category
- Hand tools
- Black sheet metal folding pliers, straight, 200 mm, with red plastic handles and silver wheel weight pliers with red plastic handles.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 38% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The products do 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: 20/09/2024
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