Digital Breath Alcohol Tester
Digital Breath Alcohol Tester was recalled on 22 March 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00711/24. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 61.
| Alert Number | A12/00711/24 |
| Brand | Alcohol Tester |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 22 March 2024 |
Risk Description
The solders have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 61.5% by weight). The connection to the battery has an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 75.4% and 0.48% by weight, respectively).Lead poses a risk to the environment.Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 06/10/2023
Product Description
Battery powered breath alcohol tester. Product sold online.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Digital Breath Alcohol Tester.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.