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A toy Iron Amo Toys “Flat Iron” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01733/21
Summary
A solder on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the toy contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 71.9% and 0.16% by weight respectively). Also, a solder in the speaker contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 63.1% and 0.53% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
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Product
- An electrical toy iron made out of plastic that is power by batteries
What is the risk?
- A solder on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the toy contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 71.9% and 0.16% by weight respectively). Also, a solder in the speaker contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 63.1% and 0.53% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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