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LED strip light

LED strip light

Product details

Product nameRGB LED light
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published8 June 2023

The hazard

The black plastic in the USB cable, the solders of the battery, on/off button and the printed circuit board (PCB) in the product have excessive concentrations of lead (measured value up to 66.2% by weight respectively).Lead poses a risk to the environment.The plastic material of the USB cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 1.87% and 1.26% by weight, respectively).DEHP may harm the health of adults and children 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 2 Directive), nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Product description

Led strip lights with a remote control, a USB cable and a battery. Product 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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