EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Tool set “Tool set, Työkalusarja, Verktygsset” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02695/24
Summary
The plastic material of the handle in the wrench and the tip pliers has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 50% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tool set
- Name / model
- Tool set, Työkalusarja, Verktygsset · 281241
- Barcode
- 6410412812414
- Category
- Hand tools
- Pink multi-tool box including 149 different metallic/plastic tools.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the handle in the wrench and the tip pliers has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 50% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of users, possibly causing 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2024
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