EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Split ring pliers Patriot “Uistinrengaspihdit 4,5” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04186/25
Summary
The soft black plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 10.8% by weight). This phthalate 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
Split ring pliers — Patriot
- Brand
- Patriot
- Name / model
- Uistinrengaspihdit 4,5 · TY705
- Barcode
- 6417512515047
- Category
- Hand tools
- Split ring pliers with red and black handles
What is the risk?
- The soft black plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 10.8% by weight). This phthalate 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 10/10/2025
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