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Torch — environment risk (A12/0329/19)

EU Safety GateSerious riskEnvironmentFeb 22, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Torch — environment risk (A12/0329/19)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The solders contain cadmium (measured value up to 0.39% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 48% by weight) in concentrations above limit values. Cadmium and lead pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

Measures taken

  • The company is reported to the prosecutor — Other
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer

Product description

Small, silver-grey coloured torch with strap.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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