Progarden solar LED lightstring

Chemical, Environment Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Progarden solar LED lightstring
Alert NumberA12/00302/20
BrandProgarden
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberSolar
Published28 February 2020

Risk Description

The solders in the product and its metal housing contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 48,3 % and 1.6 % by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment and is harmful to human health, as it accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the requirements of the Commission 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Outdoor black plastic LED light chain attached to a black solar panel. It can be mounted on a short black plastic spear, which can be planted in the ground. The product was also sold online.

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