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Neck fan

Product details

BrandFan
Product nameInstant Cold™ neck fan
Model / type6994319860164
Barcode6994319860164
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published28 June 2023

The hazard

The solders on the printed circuit board (PCB), a connection to battery and the USB cable have excessive concentrations of lead (measured values up to 62.7%, 71% and 0.34% by weight, respectively).Lead poses a risk to the environment.The plastic material in the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 2.48%, 2.0% and 2.24% by weight, respectively).DEHP and DBP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.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

Neck fan made of hard 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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