The following notice is intended only for consumers who use batteries or products with built-in batteries and who do not resell them in the form supplied (end-user).

Batteries may not be disposed of with household waste. You are required by law to return waste batteries so that they can be disposed of safely and properly. You may dispose of waste batteries at a local collection point or retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obligated to return waste batteries whereby our obligation to return waste batteries is limited to the type which we currently offer/have offered in our assortment as new batteries. Consequently, you may return waste batteries to us at your own cost by post or they can be returned free of charge directly at our dispatch warehouse at the following address:

Zeitfracht GmbH

27404 Heeslingen

Batteries are labelled with a crossed-out refuse bin (see below). This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Batteries containing more than 0.0005% by weight of mercury, more than 0.002% by mass of cadmium or more than 0.004% by weight of lead, show the chemical name of the particular pollutant used below the refuse bin - ‘Cd’ stands for cadmium, ‘Pb’ stands for lead and ‘Hg’ stands for mercury.

3. Disposal instructions for products with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries

Do not dispose of the product with household waste. Check your local waste disposal options and take it to a recycling point. Improper storage/disposal may harm the environment and/or human health.

Lithium-ion batteries can present a risk of fire or explosion if damaged, improperly handled, or exposed to heat. The lithium-ion battery may only be removed by qualified personnel. Removal by the end-user is not permitted. Do not damage, open or disassemble the lithium-ion battery. Do not use in damp and/or corrosive environments. Do not expose to heat (temperatures above 60°C (140°F), fire, extreme cold, or liquids. Avoid short circuits. Do not use the product if the lithium-ion battery is damaged. Use only suitable chargers. Before disposal, ensure that the lithium-ion battery has no remaining charge. Do not dispose of the lithium-ion battery with household waste. Follow local regulations and take the product and lithium-ion battery to an appropriate collection or recycling facility. For product-specific requests and detailed lithium-ion battery removal instructions for qualified personnel, please send us an e-mail to: support@speedlink.com

Safe and proper disposal of batteries