Portable fan

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 49% by weight). The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead (measured values up to: 3.9% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). Plastic in the cable also contains and excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 5.16 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. 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 2 Directive) nor does it comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 8 August 2024

Product

Description

Light blue-coloured portable fan.

Packaging

Illustrated white cardboard.

Model / type

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