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Portable vacuum cleaner

Product details

BrandCar Cleaners
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published4 May 2023

The hazard

Several solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 62.2% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.The plastic material of the black USB cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 0.59 % and 1.12 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.The plastic has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.18 %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 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) 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

Portable vacuum cleaner. The product is also 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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