Electric lighter

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 70.3% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 2.6%, 3.7% and 0.82% by weight, respectively). The phthalates DEHP and DBP pose a risk to human health and the environment. 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 SCCPs 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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 20 October 2023

Product

Description

Metallic lighter with USB. Product sold online.

Packaging

Cardboard box with plastic cover.

Brand

ARC

Model / type

RP-762

Barcode

7350101652602

Batch

Not specified