LED light string - battery-operated, decorative
LED lighting chain. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Lighting chains
- Hazard
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: 52.4 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Moreover, the plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? A battery-powered string of small LED lights meant for decoration. The wires and the solder that holds them contain too much lead and a chemical called DEHP.
What's happening? Tests show the lead and DEHP levels are higher than allowed. Lead can hurt the environment. DEHP may harm the body, especially the parts that help people have children.
Does this affect me? Anyone who owns this light string could be at risk. It was sold in Sweden.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health worries. Return the product to where you bought it for a refund.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Lighting chains · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: 52.4 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Moreover, the plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 3 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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