Torch

What is the danger

The solder of the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 49.4% by weight). The product also has an excessive concentration of SCCP in plastic (measured value up to 2.4% by weight). Lead poses a risk to 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 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 does it comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 22 March 2024

Product

Description

Green and black chargeable dynamo torch.

Packaging

Brown paper box.

Brand

Dynamo

Model / type

DT702