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Product details

Product nameString light curtain
Model / typeS8368906000002
Barcode2000599833339
CategoryLighting chains
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published31 October 2024

The hazard

The plastic material of the cord has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 6.9% and 0.93% by weight, respectively). DIBP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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. Moreover, the solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 40.2% by weight). Lead poses a risk to 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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Product description

String light curtain. 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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