The waterproof bike light

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: The waterproof bike light
Alert NumberA12/00729/24
BrandNot specified
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountrySweden
Country of OriginUnknown
BarcodeNot specified
Model NumberNot specified
Published22 March 2024

Risk Description

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 71.1% by weight). The black cable in the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chained chlorinated paraffines (SCCPs) (measured value up to 2.0% and 0.37% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. SCCPs persists in the environment are toxic and bio-accumulates, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/12/2023

Product Description

Black chargeable bike light.

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