Power bank

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 64.6 % by weight). In addition, the plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 7.82 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.86 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment and DEHP poses a risk to human health and 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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 25 September 2023

Product

Description

Set of two mini-powerbanks in the shape of cat heads, and a USB charging unit in the shape of a flying saucer with a transparent dome-shaped lid.

Packaging

Pink / white cardboard box

Brand

Duo Xin

Model / type

RMB138

Barcode

6972891610009