Christmas decoration

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value 81.5% % by weight). The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values: up to 6.9 % and up to 0.77 % by weight, respectively). The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 1.36 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP and DIBP poses 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.

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: ImporterIn force from: 30 August 2024

Product

Description

Dancing christmas decoration in the shape of Santa Claus

Packaging

Cardboard box