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Electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrush

Product details

Product nameUltrasonic Electric Toothbrush
Model / typeDGU017
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published9 January 2025

The hazard

The plastic material of the cord has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), lead and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 1.7%, 0.34% and 1.6% by weight, respectively).Moreover, the solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 60.9% 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. 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

Electric toothbrush. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

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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