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monitors and large devices that have
at least one outer edge with a length
of more than 50 cm. When
concluding the purchase contract, the
distributor must ask the consumer
about how they intend to return the
device. Apart from that, consumers
can hand in up to three old devices of
one type at a distributor's collection
point free of charge, without this
being tied to the purchase of a new
device. However, the edge lengths of
the respective devices must not
exceed 25 cm.
Consumers are encouraged to take
measures to avoid waste. With regard
to electrical and electronic devices,
this means extending their lifespan by
repairing defective devices and
selling used devices that are in good
working order instead of disposing of
them.
Remove the battery before disposal
without causing damage and dispose
of it separately (see "Disposing of the
batteries").
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
You can also have the
batteries/accumulators removed by
specialist staff at the collection points.
Disposal of batteries
The accompanying symbol
indicates that batteries and
rechargeable batteries must
not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Defective or used
batteries/rechargeable batteries must
be recycled in accordance with
Directive 2006/66/EU and its
amendments. Consumers are legally
