[Recalled] Ocean Projector Pot — The product has an excessive concentration of lead in solders on the USB printe… | EU Safety Gate 2023-04-28
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Ocean Projector Pot |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | mikamax |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00915/23 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 28 April 2023 |
| EAN / barcode | 8718182070040 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The product has an excessive concentration of lead in solders on the USB printed circuit board (PCB) and the printed circuit board (PCB) (measured values up to 71.3% and 51.7% by weight, respectively). Also the plastic in the charger cable has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 1.3% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic in a charger cable has an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.56% and 0.73 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.52 % 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.
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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