LED remote control
| Alert Number | A12/03028/24 |
| Brand | Not specified |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 November 2024 |
Risk Description
The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to: 0.75% and 0.36% by weight, respectively). Moreover, solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to: 75.5% by weight). 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 phthalate may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. And lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with 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: 04/09/2024
Product Description
Remote control for LED lightning with charging cable.