Hammer

Requirements breached

The rubber in the handle of the hammer contains lead (measured value up to 0.28% by weight), short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.77% by weight) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured value of PAHs 1220 mg/kg. The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation). The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 20 December 2016

Product

Description

A hammer with black rubber handle.

Brand

Adamant

Model / type

HAMMER MINI 8 OZ STEEL HANDLE

Batch

7330571068769