Touch Panel Camping Lantern

Chemical, Environment Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Touch Panel Camping Lantern
Alert NumberA12/00396/22
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeChemical, Environment
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNY-8020
Published11 March 2022

Risk Description

The solder contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 14,82 % and 0,16 % by weight, respectively). Furthermore, the plastic of the charging cord contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value up to 2.29%, 1.03% and 3.8% by weight, respectively). The phtalates DEHP and DBP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife andhumans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. 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 2 Directive), the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation nor the REACH Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/11/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/11/2022

Product Description

White rechargeable lantern with an orange handle. The product is also sold online.

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