Party Flags 10 x LED

Chemical, Environment Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Party Flags 10 x LED
Alert NumberA12/01236/22
BrandTopeq
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published2 September 2022

Risk Description

The white cable the product contains excessive amounts of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 5.1 % and 8.4 % by weight, respectively). 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. DEHP is a phthalate which may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) nor with the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/03/2022

Product Description

Battery-operated lighting chain with 10 LED, for indoor and outdoor use.

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