EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Pruning shears Tarmo “Pruner / Oksasakset” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00736/22
Summary
The handles of the pruning shears contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 17 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Pruning shears — Tarmo
- Brand
- Tarmo
- Name / model
- Pruner / Oksasakset · 289422
- Barcode
- 6410412894229
- Category
- Hand tools
- 20 cm pruning shears with plastic handles of different colours.
What is the risk?
- The handles of the pruning shears contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 17 % by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. 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: 05/05/2022
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