Heated gloves

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 41 % by weight). The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 1.5 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. 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 with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 12 October 2023

Product

Description

USB-chargeable heated gloves. The product is sold online.

Packaging

Transparent plastic packaging

Brand

Froster

Model / type

Not specified

Barcode

5907779952446