Product Resoultion — Magnifier with auxiliary clip
Electrical magnifier glass. 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 and cadmium (measured values: up to 82% and 0.19% by weight, respectively). 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 0.33% and 4.4% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. DEHP 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
- 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? A small magnifier with a clip that was sold in Sweden and Germany. It has parts that may contain too much lead, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals.
What's happening? Tests found high levels of dangerous chemicals in the metal and plastic parts. These chemicals can harm people and the environment.
Does this affect me? If you own this magnifier, you may have been exposed to these chemicals. Stop using it right away.
What should I do? Take the magnifier away from children and pets. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to where you bought it for a refund.
🤖 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 and cadmium (measured values: up to 82% and 0.19% by weight, respectively). 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 0.33% and 4.4% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. DEHP 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: People's Republic of China
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