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Straightening comb

Straightening comb

Product details

Product nameStraight comb
Model / typeHA808 / RD380
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published4 May 2023

The hazard

The black cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). 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. The black cord also has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.5 %, 5.4 %, 1.2 % and 1.5 % by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 57.8 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

Product description

An electrical straightening comb. 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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