Churchill
| Alert Number | A12/1942/18 |
| Brand | Star Trading |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 21 December 2018 |
Risk Description
The plastic cord contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.3%). In addition, a solder contains lead (measured value up to 65%). 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) and with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
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: 30/05/2018
Product Description
Electric lamp in shape of a white church. Lights and music