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Tamagotchi “Toys” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1898/18
Summary
Solder in three different places on the toy contain lead and cadmium 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
Tamagotchi
- Name / model
- Toys · HP-15525
- Category
- Toys
- A battery-operated tamagotchi toy shaped as a penguin with a chain attached. The packaging is a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- Solder in three different places on the toy contain lead and cadmium 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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