EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Tool set Prof “Alu tool box 141 pcs” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00073/24
Summary
The black shell material of the tape measure inside the tool box has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.078% by weight) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured values: Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) 4.3 mg/kg and Benzo(e)pyrene (BeP) 2.6 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, it can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.PAHs may…
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Product
Tool set — Prof
- Brand
- Prof
- Name / model
- Alu tool box 141 pcs · 502587627
- Barcode
- 6438313751182
- Category
- Hand tools
- Tool box containing 141 pieces.
What is the risk?
- The black shell material of the tape measure inside the tool box has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.078% by weight) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured values: Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) 4.3 mg/kg and Benzo(e)pyrene (BeP) 2.6 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, it can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.PAHs may cause cancer.In addition, the black material of the tool box handle has an excessive concentration of DEHP (measured value: 2.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/01/2024
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