Battery Disposal

The following information is intended for users of batteries or rechargeable batteries, as well as products containing built-in batteries or rechargeable batteries, who do not resell them in the supplied form (end users):

1. Free return of used batteries and rechargeable batteries: Batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of in household waste.

You are legally required to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries to ensure proper disposal. You can hand in used batteries and rechargeable batteries at municipal collection points or local retail stores. As a distributor of batteries and rechargeable batteries, we are also obliged to take them back, limited to those types that we have or have had in our product range. You may either send such used batteries and rechargeable batteries back to us (sufficient postage required) or return them to us free of charge in person.

2. Meaning of the battery symbols

Batteries and rechargeable batteries are marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (see below). This symbol indicates that batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. For batteries containing more than 0.0005% mercury, more than 0.002% cadmium, or more than 0.004% lead, the chemical symbol of the respective heavy metal will appear below the bin symbol: “Cd” stands for cadmium, “Pb” for lead, and “Hg” for mercury.





Disposal of Energy Saving Lamps

What to do in case of a broken lamp

Energy-saving lamps contain a very small amount of mercury. However, under normal use they are completely safe. No mercury can escape during or after operation. The only situation where mercury may be released is if the lamp breaks. In this case, small amounts of mercury vapor may slowly evaporate into the air at room temperature. The concentration is very low and well below legal safety limits in Germany. Broken energy-saving lamps must be disposed of properly, just like intact or non-functioning ones. Please follow these instructions:

What you should do:

• If the lamp breaks inside a fixture, disconnect the fixture from the power supply first to avoid electric shock.
• Ventilate the room thoroughly for 10–15 minutes and leave it during this time.
• Avoid cutting yourself on broken glass. Use disposable or household gloves if possible.
• Carefully collect all parts of the lamp, preferably by sweeping them up.
• Use a damp disposable cloth or adhesive tape to pick up small fragments and dust.
• If necessary (e.g. on carpet), use a vacuum cleaner.
• Dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag or contents afterwards.
• Place all lamp residues, cloths, etc. into a tightly sealed plastic bag or screw-top glass container.
• Dispose of broken and non-functioning lamps at the nearest collection point for waste lamps.



What you should know:

Inhalation of mercury vapor is the most common way mercury enters the body. However, you have enough time to clean calmly, as mercury evaporates very slowly at room temperature. Broken glass fragments may still contain mercury, which can evaporate over time indoors. The measures above effectively prevent this. If fragments are carefully collected, sealed in a plastic bag, and stored outside the living area until disposal, no mercury exposure will occur indoors.

How to avoid lamp breakage:

Whether incandescent, halogen, or energy-saving lamps – breakage can never be completely ruled out, especially during replacement.

Tips to avoid accidents:

• Always disconnect the lamp from the power supply before replacing it to avoid electric shock.
• Allow the lamp to cool down before replacement.
• Hold the lamp by the base or housing, not the glass tubes.
• Wrap defective lamps in a soft cloth or store them safely until disposal.
• Only remove the new lamp from its packaging immediately before installation.
• Due to their mercury content, spiral energy-saving lamps must not be disposed of in household waste according to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). Dispose of both broken and non-functioning lamps at the nearest collection point for waste lamps.

Manufacturer Warranty

Some manufacturers provide a voluntary manufacturer warranty for their products under the following conditions. This warranty is in addition to the statutory rights of the purchaser and does not limit or affect those rights.

Warranty Coverage:

• The warranty covers material and manufacturing defects occurring under normal and proper use.
• The warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
• The warranty period begins on the date of purchase of the product.

Warranty Period:

• Standard warranty period: 1 year from the date of purchase (unless otherwise specified)

Warranty Exclusions:

• Damage caused by improper use, installation, or storage
• Normal wear and tear and consumable parts
• Damage caused by external factors such as drops, moisture, heat, or accidents
• Modifications or repairs carried out by unauthorized persons

Warranty Service:

In the event of a warranty claim, the manufacturer reserves the right to repair the product or replace it with an equivalent product at its own discretion. Further claims are excluded.

Claim Process:

A proof of purchase is required for warranty processing. In case of a warranty claim, please contact the retailer or an authorized service partner.

Note:

This manufacturer warranty does not affect the statutory consumer rights.