EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Communication and media equipment
Gaming headset Genesis “Genesis Radon 200” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01578/21
Summary
The plastic material of the ear cushions contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 10.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Gaming headset — Genesis
- Brand
- Genesis
- Name / model
- Genesis Radon 200 · 14214
- Batch number(s)
- 1412202502273
- Barcode
- 5901969417890
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- A black and red gaming headset that has a microphone. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the ear cushions contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 10.9% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/08/2021
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