Tamagotchi
Product details
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
|---|---|
| Risk type | Environment |
| Risk level | Other types of alerts |
| Country of origin | Unknown |
| Reported by | Sweden |
| Published | 11 May 2023 |
The hazard
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 82% and 0.17 % by weight, respectively).Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to 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).
Product description
Electronic virtual pets in egg. The product is also sold online.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor
- Category of measure(s): The distributor has not withdrawn the non-compliant product from their website.Date of entry into force: Unknown
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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