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Power bank Duo Xin “Duo Xin UFO Power bank” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03066/23
Summary
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 64.6 % by weight). In addition, the plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 7.82 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.86 % by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment and DEHP poses a risk to human…
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Product
- Set of two mini-powerbanks in the shape of cat heads, and a USB charging unit in the shape of a flying saucer with a transparent dome-shaped lid.
What is the risk?
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 64.6 % by weight). In addition, the plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 7.82 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.86 % by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment and DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. 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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2023
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