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Hair trimmer Goodbuy “T9 hair trimmer” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00495/26
Summary
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 83% by weight) and cadmium (up to 0,062% by weight). The product has also an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 0,32% by weight) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 3,5% by weight).Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. DBP and DEHP may harm the health of…
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Product
- Black hair trimmer. Product sold online, in particular via www.frog.ee.
What is the risk?
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 83% by weight) and cadmium (up to 0,062% by weight). The product has also an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 0,32% by weight) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)(measured value up to 3,5% by weight).Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. DBP and DEHP may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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