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Disposal of Waste Batteries/Accumulators

  • This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) if the battery contains more than 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.

  • All batteries/accumulators should be disposed separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

  • The correct disposal of your old batteries/accumulators will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment, animal and human health.

  • For more detailed information about disposal of your old batteries/ accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. (http://www.lg.com/global/sustainability/environment/take-back-recycling/global-network-europe)

Removal of Waste Batteries/Accumulators

(Product with embedded battery ONLY)

  • In case this product contains a battery incorporated within the product which cannot be readily removed by end-users, LG recommends that only qualified professionals remove the battery, either for replacement or for recycling at the end of this product's working life. To prevent damage to the product, and for their own safety, users should not attempt to remove the battery and should contact LG Service Helpline, or other independent service providers for advice.

  • Removal of the battery will involve dismantling of the product case, disconnection of the electrical cables/contacts, and careful extraction of the battery cell. If you need the instructions for qualified professionals on how to remove the battery safely, please visit http://www.lg.com/global/sustainability/environment/take-back-recycling.