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Goobay USB Hand fan with stand function USB fan — recall
Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-11-22
Hazard: Chemical, Environment
Goobay USB hand fan has chemical and environmental hazards
| Country | European Union |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2024-11-22 |
| Model identifiers | 49645 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Hazard | Chemical, Environment |
| Hazard description | The plastic material of the charging cable has an excessive concentration of lead, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 0.3%, 2.6% and 2.6% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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. |
| Non-compliance | Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive),; Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation |
| Remedy | Withdrawal of the product from the market. |
| Recall number | A12/03235/24 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide → |
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