Touch LED reading lamp and night lamp
Touch LED reading lamp and night lamp was recalled on 5 January 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/03142/23. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 51 % by weight).
| Alert Number | A12/03142/23 |
| Brand | Bsup |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | BS2594 |
| Published | 5 January 2024 |
Risk Description
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 51 % by weight).The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.29 % by weight).Lead poses a risk to the environment.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 requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
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: 04/08/2023
Product Description
Blue desktop light. Product sold online.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Touch LED reading lamp and night lamp.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.