Power torch
Chargeable flashlight with USB. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Origin
- Unknown
Hazard: The solders in the product and the plastic material of the cable have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 78% an 0.34% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.8% and 3.4% by weight, respectively) DEHP and DBP pose a risk to human health and the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 2.2 % by weight). 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.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is a power torch sold in Sweden. Tests found too much lead in the solder and cable plastic. It also has too much of three chemicals: DEHP, DBP, and SCCPs.
What's happening? The torch has unsafe levels of lead and chemicals. These can harm people and the environment.
Does this affect me? If you own this torch, you could be exposed to these chemicals. They are especially risky for children and pregnant women.
What should I do? Stop using the torch. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to the store where you bought it.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product and the plastic material of the cable have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 78% an 0.34% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.8% and 3.4% by weight, respectively) DEHP and DBP pose a risk to human health and the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 2.2 % by weight). 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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