Foot polisher

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 72.7% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Moreover, the plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 1.21% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Additionally, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.61 % by weight). 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: ImporterIn force from: 3 June 2025

Product

Description

Electric powered foot polisher with a USB cable. Product sold online, in particular via billigaboden.se.

Packaging

Cardboard box.

Brand

Hand of Weimei

Model / type

BD613

Barcode

6974350960205