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[Recalled] String light — The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins… | EU Safety Gate 2024-11-01

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This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.

Recall details

ProductString light
CategoryLighting chains
Issuing authorityEU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
ReferenceA12/03061/24
Country of noticeSweden
Risk levelSerious risk
Hazard typeEnvironment
Notice date01 November 2024

Why it was recalled

According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 18.35 % by weight). It also contains excessive concentrations of DBP (measured value up to 7,5 % by weight). 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. Phtalates pose a risk to human health and the environment

This recall concerns Lighting chains products distributed in Sweden and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (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).

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