Emergency Torch

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Emergency Torch
Alert NumberA12/02500/24
BrandDynamo
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberDT702
Published6 September 2024

Risk Description

The solder of the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 49.4% by weight). The product also has an excessive concentration of SCCP in plastic (measured value up to 2.4% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. 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) nor does it comply with the 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: 22/03/2024

Product Description

Green and black chargeable dynamo torch.

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