EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Tool set XL Tools “Radio Removal Tool Set 20 Pcs” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01630/25
Summary
The clear plastic material of the pouch and the black plastic material of 1R-key contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 24% and 47% by weight, respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of user by causing possible damage to reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tool set — XL Tools
- Brand
- XL Tools
- Name / model
- Radio Removal Tool Set 20 Pcs · 291-XL042022
- Barcode
- 6438437122448
- Category
- Hand tools
- Tool set including 20 small tools for car radio removal.
What is the risk?
- The clear plastic material of the pouch and the black plastic material of 1R-key contain an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 24% and 47% by weight, respectively). This phthalate may harm the health of user by causing possible damage to 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: 02/04/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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