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USB fan – Goobay

USB fan

Product details

BrandGoobay
Product nameDesktop USB fan
Model / type62060
Barcode4040849620607
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published20 February 2024

The hazard

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 47% by weight).The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffines (SCCPs) (measured values up to: 0.36% and 2.9% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP 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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Product description

Black desktop fan. 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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