Bicycle handle

What is the danger

The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 3.3% and 0.8%% by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. It also contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured value up to: 368 mg/kg) which may cause cancer and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.6% by weight) as well as an excessive amount of lead (measured values: 0.24%). SCCPs and lead 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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with REACH Regulation, the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation), nor with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

Measures taken

1. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 10 September 2021

Product

Description

Black bicycle handle. The product was also sold online, in particular, via AliExpress.

Packaging

Transparent plastic bag.

Model / type

H0126E28468

Batch

20210315