Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Luxembourg
Published 12 Aug 2026
SR/02266/26
MICA LED candle withdrawn from the market over environmental risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (MICA LED candle) after it was found to pose an environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Decorative LED candle in the shape of a Christmas tree with an integrated LED flame at the top. Diameter of candle is 10 cm with a height of 15 cm. The candle is battery-operated with battery type 2x AA batteries (not included).
- Brand
- MICA
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Environment
The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 0.52% by weight). Lead 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).
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Luxembourg
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02266/26
View official notice ↗
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