Safety reflector

Environment Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Safety reflector
Alert NumberA12/0328/19
BrandUnknown
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published22 February 2019

Risk Description

The solders contain lead (measured value up to 81%) above limit values and the plastic contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.931%). 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.Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) and with 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): The company is reported to the prosecutorDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

A safety reflector with an LED light inside.

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