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Radio controlled toy car R/C “RC Bentley Continental Car” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01876/25
Summary
According to the product markings, the product has batteries containing cadmium. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Batteries and Accumulators Directive.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
- Radio-controlled Bentley continental supercar toy in white.
What is the risk?
- According to the product markings, the product has batteries containing cadmium. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Batteries and Accumulators Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 06/01/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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