Electric toy
Electric toy was recalled on 15 November 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00126/24. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 79% and 0.
| Alert Number | INFO/00126/24 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 15 November 2024 |
Risk Description
The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 79% and 0.7% by weight, respectively).Lead poses a risk to the environment.Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply 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: 27/09/2024
Product Description
Small electric toy car.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Electric toy .
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.