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2-In-1 electric mosquito swatter

Official notice

5 May 2023

Last checked

5 May 2023

Critical riskEU Safety Gate

An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns 2-In-1 electric mosquito swatter. The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values: up to 73 % and 0.1 % by weight, respectively). The cable has excessive concentrations of lead, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.24 %, 2.03 %, 2.5 % and 3.36 % by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.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. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive). Published 2023-05-05.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

A12/00974/23

Official notice

2023-05-05

The hazard

The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values: up to 73 % and 0.1 % by weight, respectively). The cable has excessive concentrations of lead, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.24 %, 2.03 %, 2.5 % and 3.36 % by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.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. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Upcs

2100011992597

Models

CW-D001 9-9552-1/210011992597

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Affected products

Product 1

Electrical mosquito killer

Product 2

2-in-1 electric mosquito swatter

Risk / hazard

The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values: up to 73 % and 0.1 % by weight, respectively). The cable has excessive concentrations of lead, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 0.24 %, 2.03 %, 2.5 % and 3.36 % by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.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. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

DE · Germany

Location 2

FR · France

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 2

FR · France

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Two In One.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

ELECTRONICS

Classification

Serious risk — Chemical, Environment

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

A12/00974/23

Classification

Serious risk — Chemical, Environment

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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