Hair clipper – Esperanza

Hair clipper

Product details

BrandEsperanza
Product nameGALANT
Model / typeEBC005
Barcode5901299949634
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported byLatvia
Published10 September 2026

The hazard

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 59% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Additionally, the plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 15% and 0.16% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

Product description

Hair clipper with a cord, in black and silver colours.

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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