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Plastic sword “Light sword” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1710/16
Summary
null The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the solder of the printed circuit board and wires contains lead (measured value 12.9%) and bromine (measured value 5.7%).The product does not comply with the Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric and electronic equipment.
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Product
Plastic sword
- Name / model
- Light sword · G045870
- Batch number(s)
- 4193725560082
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic sword (handle: black and silver), electronic sound light, battery-operated (3xLR44). Packaging: cardboard and plastic.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because the solder of the printed circuit board and wires contains lead (measured value 12.9%) and bromine (measured value 5.7%).The product does not comply with the Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric and electronic equipment.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2016
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