Digital kitchen thermometer
Digital kitchen thermometer was recalled on 1 May 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A11/00044/20. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The welds contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 53%).
| Alert Number | A11/00044/20 |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 38-21538 |
| Published | 1 May 2020 |
Risk Description
The welds contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 53%). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission 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: 19/02/2020
Product Description
Digital thermometer, 25 cm. Display.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Digital kitchen thermometer.
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.