WRK
WRK was recalled on 5 May 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01016/23. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The product has an excessive concentration of lead in the solders on the USB printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in the toy (measured value, up to 78% by weight).
| Alert Number | A12/01016/23 |
| Brand | Power Truck |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 100-46107805 |
| Published | 5 May 2023 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of lead in the solders on the USB printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in the toy (measured value, up to 78% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Moreover, the solders on the engine have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.15% by weight).Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to 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).
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: 06/10/2022
Product Description
Yellow electrical toy excavator. The product is also sold online.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to WRK .
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.