Päätyleikkurit

Recall Summary Päätyleikkurit (head pliers) sold by Amrox in Finland are recalled because the black material in the handles contains excessive lead at 0.12% by weight, exceeding safe limits under the REACH Regulation. Lead accumulates in the body and can harm unborn children and infants. This product was rejected at the border starting March 18, 2026.

Recalling firm

Amrox

Product

Plier. Päätyleikkurit. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: 18/03/2026

Reason

The product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 0.12 % by weight) in the black material in the handles. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-04-03

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

FI

Distribution

Finland

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1767f3bd-24be-4de5-950e-ff0149a80a94