[Recalled] Mechanical pet fish — The plastic of the USB cable and solders on the printed circuit board (PCB) hav… | EU Safety Gate 2023-06-16
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Mechanical pet fish |
|---|---|
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01362/23 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 16 June 2023 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The plastic of the USB cable and solders on the printed circuit board (PCB) have excessive concentrations of lead (measured value up to 0.36% and 76% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The solders in the PCB have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.18% by weight). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the USB cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 4.68% and 4.09% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The plastic material of the USB cable has also an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.98% by weight, respectively) 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.
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).
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