EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Electrical appliances and equipment
LED decorative light Butlers “White Christmas Nussknacker” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02360/26
Summary
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 95% by weight). Lead poses 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 Directive).
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Product
LED decorative light — Butlers
- Brand
- Butlers
- Name / model
- White Christmas Nussknacker · 65673
- Barcode
- 4035644629245
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Decorative LED light in the shape of a traditional nutcracker, colour matte white. The decorative nutcracker is made out of a solid molded material, similar to ceramic.
What is the risk?
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 95% by weight). Lead poses 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 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2026
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