Outdoor Headlight
Rechargeable headlamp with USB charging cable.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead (measured values up to: 0.68%, 0.87% and 0.3% by weight, respectively). 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. This phthalate poses a risk to human health and the environment. Lead poses a risk to the environment.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is an outdoor headlight made in China. Its plastic cable has unsafe chemicals.
What's happening? The cable has too much lead, a phthalate, and short chain chlorinated paraffins. These can harm people and the environment.
Does this affect me? If you own this headlight in Sweden, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 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 plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead (measured values up to: 0.68%, 0.87% and 0.3% by weight, respectively). 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. This phthalate poses a risk to human health and the environment. Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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