EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Hammer mtx Tools “MTX Tools Basic hammer” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01071/23
Summary
The plastic handle of the hammer has an excess concentration of lead (measured value: 0.13 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Hammer — mtx Tools
- Brand
- mtx Tools
- Name / model
- MTX Tools Basic hammer · A21T16, 70-19517
- Barcode
- 6438025748531
- Category
- Hand tools
- Hammer with black handle.
What is the risk?
- The plastic handle of the hammer has an excess concentration of lead (measured value: 0.13 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 05/04/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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