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Musical toy Cigioki “Animal Bus” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0250/19
Summary
Four solders in the toy contain lead (measured value up to 40.2% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0.30% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with the requirements of the 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
- Musical toy in the shape of a bus with buttons in the shape of animals, which emit the noise of the animal if pressed.
What is the risk?
- Four solders in the toy contain lead (measured value up to 40.2% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0.30% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.The product does not comply with the requirements of the 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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