Gebol · Kapselgehörschutz Basic

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.

Published: 29 March 2024
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: 07/03/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00773/24
Batch: 2220407
Check-digit validated barcodes: 9002701143407

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Austria

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).