Anemone light strand
Anemone light strand was recalled on 23 December 2016 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1724/16. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The transparent plastic in the strand contains up to 0.
| Alert Number | A12/1724/16 |
| Brand | Watt & Veke |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 16-6022LV38, 3111910 |
| Published | 23 December 2016 |
Risk Description
The transparent plastic in the strand contains up to 0.7% by weight short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/05/2016
Product Description
A lighting chain with flowers made of textile and an adapter.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Anemone light strand.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.