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Mini torch LMNTS “Mini lommelykt” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00138/22
Summary
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 19,4% and 0,23% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to 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 2 Directive).
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Product
- Orange battery-operated mini torch. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The solder contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 19,4% and 0,23% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to 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 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop sales until a revised version of the product is available
- Date of entry into force: 27/10/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 27/10/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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