mtx Tools · MTX Tools Basic hammer

The plastic handle of the hammer has an excess concentration of lead (measured value: 0.13 % by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 19 May 2023
Notifying authority: Finland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 05/04/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01071/23
Model: A21T16, 70-19517
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6438025748531

Classification

Category: Hand tools
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Hammer with black handle.