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Electric toy “Mini Touch Piano” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0246/19
Summary
Four solders of the toy contain lead (measured value up to 85% by weight) and two of the four solders of the toy contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.17% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and…
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Product
Electric toy
- Name / model
- Mini Touch Piano · NO. 535-60, Importer LOT NO: 6778
- Batch number(s)
- 5901271417564
- Category
- Toys
- Interactive plastic toy in various colours.
What is the risk?
- Four solders of the toy contain lead (measured value up to 85% by weight) and two of the four solders of the toy contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.17% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/01/2019
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