Christmas candle light set
Environment Lighting chains Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1939/18 |
| Brand | Konstsmide |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 2316-550 |
| Published | 21 December 2018 |
Risk Description
The cord contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.306%). 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/06/2018
Product Description
Christmas tree lights. 20 electrical candles in metallic red.