5-in-1 Magnetic LED Torch

Chemical, Environment Lighting equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: 5-in-1 Magnetic LED Torch
Alert NumberA12/00071/24
BrandInnovagoods
CategoryLighting equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberV0103507
Published19 January 2024

Risk Description

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 77 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 1.3 %, 0.26 % and 0.5 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/06/2023

Product Description

Foldable black torch. This product is sold online.

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