Relief Koala

The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 84.6 % and 0.46% 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).

Published: 31 January 2025
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 04/12/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00438/25
Model: DCMD5-KL086001

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Environment
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Battery-operated plush koala with light and sound functions. Product sold online at several different drop shipping sites and marketplaces.