Flashlight

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 77% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: 0.71 %, 0.31% and 1.5% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.

Requirements breached

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) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 14 August 2023

Product

Description

Flashlight with USB. Product sold online.

Packaging

Paper box.

Brand

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Model / type

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Barcode

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