Goobay Desktop USB fan — chemical & environment risk

Hazard

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 47% by weight).The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffines (SCCPs) (measured values up to: 0.36% and 2.9% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP may harm the health by causing possible 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 requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (22/12/2022)

Product description

Black desktop fan. Product sold online.