Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Sweden
Published 13 Jan 2026
SR/00080/26
FL-Tronics emergency hammer withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (FL-Tronics emergency hammer) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- ABS emergency hammer with an LED light and a seatbelt cutter. 7.5 cm x 2.4 cm x 13.5 cm.
- Brand
- FL-Tronics
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hand tools
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The plastic material of the product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 47% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of users, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive).
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Sweden
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00080/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.