LED String Light Mini Globes
Environment Lighting chains Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1300/19 |
| Brand | Rice |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 30 August 2019 |
Risk Description
The cable in the light string contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 0.49 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/06/2019
Product Description
LED string light with small globes made of hard, white plastic. The cable is covered with transparent plastic.