[Recalled] Flashlight rubber — The plastic material of the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethyl… | EU Safety Gate 2024-11-08
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Flashlight rubber |
|---|---|
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | INFO/00124/24 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Other types of alerts |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 08 November 2024 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The plastic material of the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead (measured values up to 25.2% and 0.15% by weight, respectively).This phthalate poses a risk to human health and the environment. Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
This Other types of alerts recall concerns Lighting equipment 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
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.