USB cable

What is the danger

The black plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 8.87 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The black plastic cable also has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.85 % SCCP 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 the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) nor comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 19 December 2022

Product

Description

Charger Cable, USB 2.0 R. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.

Packaging

White plastic packaging