PR Home — Glow light string
Light chain, bulbs.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The plastic cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.2 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. 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.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? A glow light string with plastic cables that has too much of two chemicals called DEHP and SCCPs.
What's happening? The cables have high levels of these chemicals, which can harm children and the environment.
Does this affect me? If you have this light string in Sweden, it could be unsafe, especially around children.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.
🤖 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: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The plastic cable has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 12 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.2 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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