[Recalled] Pen compartment Pennfack + Tillbehör — The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-eth… | EU Safety Gate 2024-01-12
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Pen compartment Pennfack + Tillbehör |
|---|---|
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00036/24 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 12 January 2024 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 10.6% by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 2.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
This Serious risk recall concerns Childcare articles and children's 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.