EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Wallet ROUTE 66, Woolworth “Geldbörse” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01825/25
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measure value up to 18.6% by weight). DEHP 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
Wallet — ROUTE 66, Woolworth
- Brand
- ROUTE 66, Woolworth
- Name / model
- Geldbörse
- Barcode
- 2000011664367
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Leather-like black wallet, featuring ‘Route 66’ signs on the front.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measure value up to 18.6% by weight). DEHP 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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