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Battery-operated plastic toy “Funny Plane Arioso music” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1821/19
Summary
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 74.8% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS 2).
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Product
Battery-operated plastic toy
- Name / model
- Funny Plane Arioso music · 669
- Category
- Toys
- It is a plastic battery toy, an airplane in which the animals sit. The toy emits light and sound effects. The toy is powered by 3 x AA batteries. The toy is not suitable for children under 3 years.
What is the risk?
- The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 74.8% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS 2).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/11/2019
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