EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
USB fan “Mini USB fan” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01622/21
Summary
The solders in the product contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 78.7 % by weight). Lead poses 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
USB fan
- Name / model
- Mini USB fan · 77ae8cef-a645-4a3d-86db-ac88314da533
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- A green electric fan with USB connector. Product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The solders in the product contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 78.7 % by weight). Lead poses 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/10/2021
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