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Shark biting game Shu Cheng Toys “Haj Tandläkare-spel” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1895/18
Summary
Solder in four different places in the toy contain cadmium and lead in concentrations above the limit values. Lead and cadmium pose 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
Shark biting game — Shu Cheng Toys
- Brand
- Shu Cheng Toys
- Name / model
- Haj Tandläkare-spel · HP-15381
- Category
- Toys
- A battery-operated game in the form of a shark with teeth inside its jaw which can be pressed down.
What is the risk?
- Solder in four different places in the toy contain cadmium and lead in concentrations above the limit values. Lead and cadmium pose 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/11/2018
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