EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Battery-operated toy YI JUN “ROBOT DEFORM” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00395/21
Summary
The soldered joints of the toy contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 150000 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can cause developmental neurotoxicity. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) and the relevant European standard EN 62321-5.
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Product
- A car toy with battery supply 3x1, 5V AA.
What is the risk?
- The soldered joints of the toy contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 150000 mg/kg). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can cause developmental neurotoxicity. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) and the relevant European standard EN 62321-5.
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: 13/02/2021
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