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Light sabre Custom Sabre — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00018/23
Summary
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 19-24% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction ofthe use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
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Product
Light sabre — Custom Sabre
- Brand
- Custom Sabre
- Category
- Gadgets
- Handle in metal with electronics steering components. Plastic sabre mounted on handle. One (1) meter in all. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 19-24% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction ofthe 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/08/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/08/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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