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Toy drill “Aaku vrtačka T1401” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00841/24
Summary
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured value: up to 66.1% and 0.11% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
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Product
Toy drill
- Name / model
- Aaku vrtačka T1401 · T1401
- Barcode
- 8592190124083
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy drill powered by 2 x 1.5 V AA battery. For children older than 3 years.
What is the risk?
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured value: up to 66.1% and 0.11% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/02/2024
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