[Recalled] Straight comb — The black cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraff… | EU Safety Gate 2023-05-05
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Straight comb |
|---|---|
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00968/23 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 05 May 2023 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The black cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). 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. The black cord also has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.5 %, 5.4 %, 1.2 % and 1.5 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 57.8 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.
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 →
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.