EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Wireless headset — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1726/19
Summary
The metal solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 36.25% by weight).The black cord and the artificial leather contain short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.55% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human…
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Product
Wireless headset
- Name / model
- Wireless headset · Stereo sound & ultra compact
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black and orange foldable headphones in a black cardboard packaging. The product was sold online (in particular via Aliexpress).
What is the risk?
- The metal solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 36.25% by weight).The black cord and the artificial leather contain short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.55% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The article does not comply he requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) and with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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