EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
LED light — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02319/24
Summary
The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 29.8% by weight). This phthalate poses a risk to human health and 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 Directive).
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Product
LED light
- Name / model
- LED light · 102295301 6854/67
- Barcode
- 102295301
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- LED light in the shape of feathers. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 29.8% by weight). This phthalate poses a risk to human health and 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 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): No answer from the importer
- Date of entry into force: 29/08/2023
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