EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Water pump plier Finbullet “Vesipumppupihti 300 mm” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03076/24
Summary
The plastic material of the handle has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3.6% 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
Water pump plier — Finbullet
- Brand
- Finbullet
- Name / model
- Vesipumppupihti 300 mm · 1019
- Barcode
- 6430017704846
- Category
- Hand tools
- Black metallic water pump pliers (300 mm) with black/red grip.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the handle has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3.6% 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: 18/10/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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