Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are
labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in household waste
is forbidden. The abbreviations for heavy metals in batteries are:
Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable)
batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).
Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your
municipality, our stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold. You thus fulfil
your statutory obligations and contribute to environmental protection.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries that are disposed of should be protected against
short circuit and their exposed terminals should be covered completely with
insulating tape before disposal. Even empty batteries/rechargeable batteries can
contain residual energy that may cause them to swell, burst, catch fire or explode in
the event of a short circuit.
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