[Recalled] Flawelss pedi electronic — The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead | EU Safety Gate 2024-02-01
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 | Flawelss pedi electronic |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Finishing touch |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00211/24 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 01 February 2024 |
| EAN / barcode | 6979464654569 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: up to 75 % by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment.The product also has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 3 % 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 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.
This Serious risk recall concerns Electrical appliances and 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
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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