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Musical toy MEI JIA LE “Music steering wheel” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0489/19
Summary
Three solders in the toy contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.3% by weight) and four solders contain lead (measured value up to 69% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Cadmium and lead 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…
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Product
Musical toy — MEI JIA LE
- Brand
- MEI JIA LE
- Name / model
- Music steering wheel · art. no 0582B-11, NO.0582B
- Batch number(s)
- 5901924011880
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic steering wheel in red and black colour which emits sounds. Packed in a plastic bag with label.
What is the risk?
- Three solders in the toy contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.3% by weight) and four solders contain lead (measured value up to 69% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Cadmium and lead 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 11/01/2019
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