Touch Panel Camping Lantern led lantern — chemical & environment risk

Hazard

The solder contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured value up to 14,82 % and 0,16 % by weight, respectively). Furthermore, the plastic of the charging cord contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value up to 2.29%, 1.03% and 3.8% by weight, respectively). The phtalates DEHP and DBP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife andhumans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. 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), the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation nor the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (11/11/2022)
• Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (11/11/2022)

Product description

White rechargeable lantern with an orange handle. The product is also sold online.