Portable vacuum cleaner

What is the danger

Several solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 62.2% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the black USB cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 0.59 % and 1.12 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The plastic has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.18 %by weight) SCCPs 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. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with 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. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 6 February 2023

Product

Description

Portable vacuum cleaner. The product is also sold online.

Packaging

Black cardboard box

Brand

Car Cleaners