Wireless earbuds

What is the danger

The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 2.2% by weight). This phthalate poses a risk to human health and the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.98% 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. The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 74% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 16 October 2023

Product

Description

Wireless earbuds made out of black plastic. Product sold online.

Packaging

Cardboard box

Barcode

2205113213139269