EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Handheld fan TOPK “Mini Handheld Fan” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02647/24
Summary
The solders of the product have excessive concentrations of lead (measured value up to 50.5% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. 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).
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Product
Handheld fan — TOPK
- Brand
- TOPK
- Name / model
- Mini Handheld Fan · K20
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Hand-held battery-operated fan. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The solders of the product have excessive concentrations of lead (measured value up to 50.5% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. 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).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 20/08/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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