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Hammer — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 18, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Hammer — chemical risk

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Hazard

The grip of the hammer contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) benz(a)anthracene (measured value: 84 mg/kg) and chrysene (measured value: 22 mg/kg). These PAHs are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repetitive contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (19/12/2018)

Product description

Metal hammer with a yellow and black coloured, plastic grip. An adhesive label is attached to the grip.

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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