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Toy microphone “Echo Mic Super Star” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0455/19
Summary
The solders contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.1% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 67% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Cadmium and lead pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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
Toy microphone
- Name / model
- Echo Mic Super Star · art. n° R170407
- Batch number(s)
- 5901271422803
- Category
- Toys
- Toy microphone in a cardboard box
What is the risk?
- The solders contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.1% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 67% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Cadmium and lead pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/03/2019
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