LED lantern

LED lantern

Product details

Product nameTouch Panel Camping Lantern
Model / typeNY-8020
Barcode135573
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported byNorway
Published9 March 2022

The 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.

Product description

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

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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