After I found considerable amounts of prohibited lead in the radiator of the Barrow Dabel 28b Slim 120 mm, I naturally informed Caseking in advance, as I did with Bykski. Because the question naturally arises as to the causes and how to deal with such a violation of the applicable guidelines. Bykski’s German distributor also reacted quickly and cooperatively, although I received a somewhat unsatisfactory response from the manufacturer itself, stating that it only affected around 200 radiators for Germany.
However, I know from counter-tests carried out in Asia in the meantime that this is probably not quite the case, as Bykski uses some OEMs who obviously cannot solder lead-free. How to organize the products so that only the permitted ones enter the EU is a completely different issue. The fact is that the products offered on AliExpress are rather suspicious. It remains to be seen how this will play out at Barrow. Perhaps they will be just as surprised as I was.
Caseking contacted me yesterday and immediately reacted in an exemplary manner by suspending the sale of the offending model until the circumstances and scope have been clarified:
Until we know more, we are taking the following steps:
– We are removing Barrow’s Dabel series products from sale until further notice. They are no longer online in the store.
– Products from the Barrow Dabel series purchased from us can be returned regardless of the date of purchase and the purchase price will be refunded.
We should receive additional information from Barrow tomorrow and will adjust our course on that basis should it become necessary. (Quote from Caseking)
The offending solder with 70% lead content is quite common in the industry, but it is not allowed to be used for products exported to the EU or North America. Here once again the location below the threaded inserts:
If you wish, you can also read the complete test again here:
The big Radiator Material Test: Even more lead, a popular hiding place and 2.5 bright spots | Part 2
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