EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Communication and media equipment
Gaming headset C4U “Pro Gaming headset” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00208/24
Summary
The plastic material (wire insulation) of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 1.33 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. 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…
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Product
Gaming headset — C4U
- Brand
- C4U
- Name / model
- Pro Gaming headset · G9000
- Batch number(s)
- 49850219
- Barcode
- 7333204015529
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- Gaming headset made out of white plastic. Product sold online in various online traders, including via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material (wire insulation) of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 1.33 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. 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 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/10/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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