Flashlight
Product details
| Product name | BIKIGHT 2000lm Long Shoot Strong OSL Flashlight |
|---|---|
| Model / type | L-830 |
| Category | Lighting equipment |
| Risk type | Chemical, Environment |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Reported by | Sweden |
| Published | 18 January 2024 |
The hazard
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to: 77 % by weight). The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to: 0,35 % and 0,04 % by weight, respectively). The plastic material also contains an excessive amount of SCCP (short chain chlorinated paraffines) Measured value up to 5,41 % Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP and DIBP may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.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. 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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation
Product description
USB chargeable flashlight. Product sold online.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Exporter
- Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/09/2023
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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