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Gebol Kapselgehörschutz Basic hearing protector — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 29, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Gebol Kapselgehörschutz Basic hearing protector — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Gebol Kapselgehörschutz Basic hearing protector — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Gebol Kapselgehörschutz Basic hearing protector — chemical risk

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

Hazard

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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales — Retailer (07/03/2024)

Product description

Hearing protector with a black plastic head-brace and size-adjustable red plastic earmuffs with soft black ear pads. The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads are made of polyvinyl chloride containing a plasticiser (soft PVC).

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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