EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Hammer — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0050/19
Summary
The grip of the hammer contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benz(a)anthracene (measured value: 84 mg/kg) and chrysene (measured value: 22 mg/kg). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Hammer
- Name / model
- TP313
- Batch number(s)
- 6438443002604
- Category
- Hand tools
- Metal hammer with a yellow and black coloured, plastic grip. An adhesive label is attached to the grip.
What is the risk?
- The grip of the hammer contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benz(a)anthracene (measured value: 84 mg/kg) and chrysene (measured value: 22 mg/kg). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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