LED lighting chain – Topeq
Product details
| Brand | Topeq |
|---|---|
| Product name | Party Flags 10 x LED |
| Model / type | 00594 |
| Batch number | 2076643 |
| Barcode | 4060411005946 |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Risk type | Chemical, Environment |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Reported by | Luxembourg |
| Published | 26 August 2022 |
The hazard
The white cable the product contains excessive amounts of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 5.1 % and 8.4 % by weight, respectively). 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. DEHP is a phthalate which may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) nor with the REACH Regulation.
Product description
Battery-operated lighting chain with 10 LED, for indoor and outdoor use.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other
- Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/03/2022
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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