Digitalvåg 40 kg
Digitalvåg 40 kg was recalled on 28 February 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00318/20. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up 54.
| Alert Number | A12/00318/20 |
| Brand | iFish |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 28 February 2020 |
Risk Description
The solders contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up 54.57 % by weight).The included batteries also contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.011% by weight).Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditionsDate of entry into force: 30/10/2019
Product Description
Electronic scale for weighing fish with included batteries
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Digitalvåg 40 kg.
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.