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Disco lamp “Hjärtformad discolampa” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03296/24
Summary
The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), lead and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 1.5%, 0.14% and 1.4% by weight, respectively). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment.Lead poses a risk to the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate…
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Product
Disco lamp
- Name / model
- Hjärtformad discolampa · 491-120110
- Barcode
- 8720573343916
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Heart-shaped disco lamp with USB cable.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), lead and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 1.5%, 0.14% and 1.4% by weight, respectively). DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment.Lead poses a risk to the environment.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. 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), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
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: 15/09/2024
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