The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 65% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The cord has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.8 %, 1.7 % and 11.2 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems.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. The product does not comply with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) nor the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Voluntary measure: Distributor > Withdrawal of the product from the market
Starting date: 17/01/2023