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Kapselgehörschutz Basic — recall A12/00773/24

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Germany · 2024-03-29 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00773/24
Date of alert
2024-03-29
Country / jurisdiction
Germany
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical
Brand
Gebol
Product category
Protective equipment
Product type
Hearing protector
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
9002701143407
Reported risk: Die Bezüge der Ohrpolster des Gehörschutzes bestehen aus Polyvinylchlorid, das einen Weichmacher enthält (Weich-PVC). Die Bezüge der Ohrpolster des Gehörschutzes weisen eine übermäßige Konzentration von Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalat (DEHP) auf (Messwerte: bis zu 23,7 Gewichtsprozent). Dieses Phthalat kann die Gesundheit schädigen, indem es mögliche Schäden am Fortpflanzungssystem verursacht. Das Produkt entspricht nicht der REACH-Verordnung.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Retailer
Category of measure
Stop of sales
Date of entry into force
07/03/2024
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Product Name (original English): Kapselgehörschutz Basic

Risk Description (original English): The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads are made of polyvinyl chloride containing a plasticiser (soft PVC). The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 23.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012329

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