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Bicycle light – Not specified

Bicycle light

Product details

BrandNot specified
Product nameThe waterproof bike light
Model / typeNot specified
Batch numberNot specified
BarcodeNot specified
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originUnknown
Reported bySweden
Published15 March 2024

The hazard

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 71.1% by weight). The black cable in the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chained chlorinated paraffines (SCCPs) (measured value up to 2.0% and 0.37% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. SCCPs persists in the environment are toxic and bio-accumulates, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with 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.

Product description

Black chargeable bike light.

Measures taken

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Safety Gate (European Commission)

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