EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - Automotive accessories
Steering wheel cover HP “Lenkradbezug DESIGN” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04347/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20.3% 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
Steering wheel cover — HP
- Brand
- HP
- Name / model
- Lenkradbezug DESIGN · 19701
- Barcode
- 4007928197016
- Category
- Other - Automotive accessories
- Steering wheel cover made of black imitation leather with decorative stripes of silver-coloured plastic, for a 37-39 cm diameter steering wheel. Product sold online, in particular via eBay
- Recall information: https://www.hp-autozubehoer.de/index.htm
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 20.3% 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2025
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