String lights

Environment Lighting chains Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: String lights
Alert NumberSR/00425/25
BrandLilla Skyrup
CategoryLighting chains
Risk TypeEnvironment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginUnknown
Model Number17-1001
Published31 January 2025

Risk Description

The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.24% by weight).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. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/09/2024

Product Description

String of LED lights encased in yellow metal spheres.

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