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Battery operated toy “Classic Train Super Power” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01126/22
Summary
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value upto 70.1% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0.13 % cadmium by weight). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive onthe restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electricaland electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
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Product
Battery operated toy
- Name / model
- Classic Train Super Power · 829-8
- Barcode
- 851531213212
- Category
- Toys
- Battery toy (locomotive), battery 2 x AA 1.5 V, intended for children from 3 years. The toy emits light and sound effects, moves.
What is the risk?
- The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value upto 70.1% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0.13 % cadmium by weight). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive onthe restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electricaland electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/07/2022
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