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Electric toy “Funny microphone” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0196/19
Summary
Four solders in the toy contain lead (measured value up to 44.8% by weight) and two of the four solders contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.66% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with 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
Electric toy
- Name / model
- Funny microphone · NO. 729
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy in yellow colour - microphone and bear
What is the risk?
- Four solders in the toy contain lead (measured value up to 44.8% by weight) and two of the four solders contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.66% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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