EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Kitchen/cooking accessories
Placemat Zeller Present — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02624/24
Summary
The plastic material of the placemat has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 0.2% and 9.1% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Placemat — Zeller Present
- Brand
- Zeller Present
- Name / model
- 27113 (EB23000331)
- Barcode
- 4003368271132
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Round placemat in light green colour and made of artificial leather.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the placemat has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 0.2% and 9.1% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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