Electric nose hair trimmer

What is the danger

The plastic of the product in contact with skin contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(a)anthracene and dibenzo(a,h)anthracene: (measured values: 20 mg/kg, 81.5 mg/kg and 2.3 mg/kg by weight respectively). These PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 October 2020
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 October 2020
3. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 October 2020

Product

Description

Electric nose hair trimmer, apparently made of grey plastic with black rubberised grip.

Packaging

White and grey box with image of the appliance and two images of its application on the front and back. A curved red line separates the white and grey areas of the box. Product description (Coupe-poils du nez/Nose trimmer/Nasenhaarschneider), brand and internet address printed on.

Brand

Wellys for Men

Model / type

041526

Barcode

3574590415263

Batch

CFG11046 (affixed to product)