EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Hair clipper Emerio — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00357/25
Summary
The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.42% by weight). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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).
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Product
Hair clipper — Emerio
- Brand
- Emerio
- Name / model
- Hair clipper · HK-122941
- Barcode
- 7350034663553
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric hair clipper for grooming.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.42% by weight). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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).
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: 28/06/2024
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