Ramadandekoration LED-slinga

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Ramadandekoration LED-slinga
Alert NumberA12/03073/24
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published8 November 2024

Risk Description

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 50.02% by weight). The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and shortchain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 0.47%, 1.84% and 3.7% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DIBP and DBP pose a risk to human health and the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquaticorganisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife andhumans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants(POP) Regulation nor 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/06/2024

Product Description

White-transparent LED string light kit with half-moon and star shaped bulbs. Off-white controller engine, marked "EK-04". Product sold online.

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