[Recalled] Outdoor headlight — The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhe… | EU Safety Gate 2024-04-19
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Outdoor headlight |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | New Era |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00920/24 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 19 April 2024 |
| EAN / barcode | 6901234567892 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 1.2 % and 1.3 % by weight, respectively). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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 Hobby/sports 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 →
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.