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Aroma diffuser

Product details

BrandNot specified
Product nameAroma Diffuser
Model / typeNot specified
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelOther types of alerts
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published31 January 2024

The hazard

The solders on the charger's Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and the remote's PCB have excessive concentrations of lead (measured values up to 69% by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment.The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.15% and 0.9% by weight).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. 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 Directive), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Product description

An aroma diffuser made out of white plastic. Product sold online.

Measures taken

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Safety Gate (European Commission)

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