[Recalled] FXA adjustable wrench 150 mm — The black material of the handle contains an excessive amount of lead | EU Safety Gate 2021-12-03
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 | FXA adjustable wrench 150 mm |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | FXA |
| Category | Hand tools |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01656/21 |
| Country of notice | Finland |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 03 December 2021 |
| EAN / barcode | 6438313304517 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The black material of the handle contains an excessive amount of lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
This Serious risk recall concerns Hand tools products distributed in Finland 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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