Air purifier

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 56%). The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of lead, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.3%, 2.6% and 5.2% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the 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) nor with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP).

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 18 October 2023

Product

Description

White electric air disinfector with USB cable. Product sold online.

Packaging

White cardboard box.

Brand

WG

Model / type

WG-091

Barcode

6972555370188