TOMBER — Siirtoleukapihti
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Hand tools
- Hazard
- The handles contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 2.1 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value: 2.5 mg/kg), benz(a)anthracene (measured value: 6 mg/kg), chrysene and triphenyl
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
What is this? This is a pair of pliers made in China. The handles have a chemical called PAHs that can be harmful.
What's happening? Tests found too much of some PAHs in the handles. These chemicals can be dangerous if touched a lot.
Does this affect me? If you have these pliers, you might be at risk. They were sold in Finland.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick from touching them.
🤖 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 · Category: Hand tools · Hazard: The handles contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 2.1 mg/kg), benzo(e)pyrene (measured value: 2.5 mg/kg), benz(a)anthracene (measured value: 6 mg/kg), chrysene and triphenyl · Origin: People's Republic of China
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