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Recall A12/00073/24 — Alu tool box 141 pcs

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Finland · 2024-01-19 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00073/24
Date of alert
2024-01-19
Country / jurisdiction
Finland
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Prof
Product category
Hand tools
Product type
Tool set
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
6438313751182
Reported risk: The black shell material of the tape measure inside the tool box has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.078% by weight) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured values: Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) 4.3 mg/kg and Benzo(e)pyrene (BeP) 2.6 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, it can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.PAHs may cause cancer.In addition, the black material of the tool box handle has an excessive concentration of DEHP (measured value: 2.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011553

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