LED light string - battery-operated, decorative
| Alert Number | SR/02459/25 |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 4 July 2025 |
Risk Description
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: 52.4 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Moreover, the plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage 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) nor with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 09/05/2025
Product Description
LED lighting chain. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.