LED Lighting chain
LED Lighting chain was recalled on 10 November 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00142/23. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 48% by weight).
| Alert Number | INFO/00142/23 |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 10 November 2023 |
Risk Description
The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 48% by weight).Lead 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 22/09/2023
Product Description
Lighting chain without labelling
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to LED Lighting chain .
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.