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Fancy-dress accessory Folat “Bow tie” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1710/18
Summary
The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the solder in the battery compartment contains lead (measured value up to 68% by weight). 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).
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Product
- Gold-coloured, fancy-dress bow tie with light. The product has been sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the solder in the battery compartment contains lead (measured value up to 68% by weight). 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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