EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other -
Hand fan “GUAVIARE handfläkt” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01811/21
Summary
The handle contains an excessive amount of lead (measured values up to 0.34%). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Hand fan
- Name / model
- GUAVIARE handfläkt · 98483
- Category
- Other -
- A hand fan made out of PVC and polypropylene. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The handle contains an excessive amount of lead (measured values up to 0.34%). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 19/10/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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