Christmas candle light set

Environment Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Christmas candle light set
Alert NumberA12/1939/18
BrandKonstsmide
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number2316-550
Published21 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.

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