[Recalled] LED String Light Mini Globes — The cable in the light string contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs… | EU Safety Gate 2019-08-30
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | LED String Light Mini Globes |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Rice |
| Category | Lighting chains |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/1300/19 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Environment |
| Notice date | 30 August 2019 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The cable in the light string contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 0.49 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
This Serious risk recall concerns Lighting chains products distributed in Sweden and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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