L & S Police car
L & S Police car was recalled on 21 April 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00820/23. Chemical, Environment risk reported by Sweden. The product has an excessive concentration of lead in solders on the speaker, PCB and a diode (measured values up to 74%, 80% and 60% by weight respectively).
| Alert Number | A12/00820/23 |
| Brand | Power team |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | HP34470 |
| Published | 21 April 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of lead in solders on the speaker, PCB and a diode (measured values up to 74%, 80% and 60% by weight respectively). In addition, the solder on the PCB contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0.16% by weight). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The plastic in a red internal cable has a excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 0.41% and 6.8 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing possible to the reproductive system. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/03/2023
Product Description
Battery operated toy police car with sound effects
🧪 🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, environment hazard related to L & S Police car.
About this risk
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Environment: 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
Chemical: Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible. Environment: 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?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.