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Battery operated toy “CRH” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01127/22
Summary
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value upto 62,5% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0,08%). 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
- CRH
- Barcode
- 20000048572
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic Chinese high-speed train consisting of two locomotives (one of the locomotives runs on 2 AA batteries) and 2 carriages. The toy is intended for children from 3 years old.
What is the risk?
- The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value upto 62,5% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0,08%). 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/07/2022
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