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Prof Alu tool box 141 pcs tool set — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Prof Alu tool box 141 pcs tool set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Prof Alu tool box 141 pcs tool set — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Prof Alu tool box 141 pcs tool set — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The black shell material of the tape measure inside the tool box has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.078% by weight) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured values: Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) 4.3 mg/kg and Benzo(e)pyrene (BeP) 2.6 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, it can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children.PAHs may cause cancer.In addition, the black material of the tool box handle has an excessive concentration of DEHP (measured value: 2.8% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (02/01/2024)

Product description

Tool box containing 141 pieces.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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