LED lighting chain

What is the danger

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 50.02% by weight). The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 0.47%, 1.84% and 3.7% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DIBP 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 them through the skin may cause cancer.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 11 June 2024

Product

Description

White-transparent LED string light kit with half-moon and star shaped bulbs. Off-white controller engine, marked "EK-04". Product sold online.

Packaging

Light-brown cardboard box marked "LED", with a picture portraying a wholly different set of string lights.

Model / type

401350182