Headphones

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: up to 80 % by weight). The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values:up to 0.92 % and 1.04 % by weight, respectively). The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value:up to 2.37 % SCCP by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. 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) not with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 17 August 2023

Product

Description

Headphones