[Recalled] Dustproof storage bag — The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-eth… | EU Safety Gate 2024-06-07
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Dustproof storage bag |
|---|---|
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01469/24 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 07 June 2024 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), cadmium and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: 15.4%, 0.03% and 2.7% by weight, respectively). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer.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 REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
This Serious risk recall concerns Clothing, textiles and fashion items products distributed in Sweden and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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