Variable speed rotary detail carver
Electrical nail file with USB cable. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Other types of alerts
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hazard
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 73% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 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
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is a small electric carving tool sold in Sweden. It has parts that may contain too much lead and a cable that may have harmful chemicals.
What's happening? Tests show the tool has too much lead in its metal parts and too much of a dangerous chemical in its cable. These can harm people and the environment.
Does this affect me? If you own this tool, you could be exposed to these chemicals over time. Children and pets are at higher risk.
What should I do? Stop using the tool right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 73% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 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: People's Republic of China
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