Lighter classic fashionable
Blue electrical lighter. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 59% by weight). The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.5% and 1.9% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. This phthalate 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.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is a lighter sold in Sweden. It has too much lead in the metal parts and too much harmful plastic chemicals in the cord.
What's happening? The product has dangerous levels of lead and plastic chemicals that can harm people and the environment.
Does this affect me? If you own this lighter, you could be exposed to these harmful chemicals.
What should I do? Stop using the lighter right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 59% by weight). The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.5% and 1.9% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. This phthalate 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. · Origin: Unknown
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