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Remote controlled toy car 858 Toys “Remote-controlled car” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02918/25
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
- Battery operated remote-controlled car.
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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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