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Radio-controlled excavator Thunder “11 Ch Excavator” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01601/21
Summary
Some solders of the printed circuit board (PCB) contain an excessive amount of lead (measured values up to 67,7 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with 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
- A plastic radio-controlled excavator, delivered with a remote control unit, USB-cable for charging the excavator and a battery for the excavator.
What is the risk?
- Some solders of the printed circuit board (PCB) contain an excessive amount of lead (measured values up to 67,7 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/06/2021
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