EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB charger “Hallon pi” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00880/23
Summary
The cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 1,3% and 0.45% by weight respectively). The solder has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 57.6% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human…
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Product
USB charger
- Name / model
- Hallon pi · SKU8720228122064
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 1,3% and 0.45% by weight respectively). The solder has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 57.6% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. DBP may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 21/11/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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