EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighting chains
Led strip “5 V LED strip light bar” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01623/21
Summary
Solders in the USB connector and the remote control contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 29.2% and 37.2% by weight respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with he 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
Led strip
- Name / model
- 5 V LED strip light bar
- Category
- Lighting chains
- A led strip bar that is remotely controlled. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- Solders in the USB connector and the remote control contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 29.2% and 37.2% by weight respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with he 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2021
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