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Electrical massage balls – HY-Impact

Electrical massage balls

Product details

BrandHY-Impact
Product nameTherapy Spheres
Model / type24113
Barcode5907451335093
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published14 December 2023

The hazard

The solders on the PCB, engine and the on/off button contains an excessive amount of lead. (measured value up to: 68.9, 72.8 and 67.1 % & by weight respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment.The black plastic of the USB cable contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) ((measured value up to: 2.2 % & by weight)This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system and may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The black plastic of the USB cable contains an excessive concentration of short chained chlorinated paraffines SCCP (measured value up to: 2.5 % 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. 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.

Product description

Electrical massage balls made out of blue soft plastic that is charged with a USB cable made out of black 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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