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Radio-controlled toy car Xiangbao “R/C Sport Racer Car” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02041/25
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.
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Product
- A radio-controlled sports car toy.
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: 02/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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