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Lightweight mason solar lamps “Lampes solaires Mason légères belles” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00769/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to: 32 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0,29 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…
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Product
Lightweight mason solar lamps
- Name / model
- Lampes solaires Mason légères belles
- Category
- Lighting equipment
- Round-shaped solar lamps. The product was sold online, in particular via CDiscount.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to: 32 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product contains an excessive amount of cadmium (measured value 0,29 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and it may cause cancer. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2022
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