Emergency radio
Emergency radio was recalled on 14 November 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/04002/25. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The cable insulation the charger has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.
| Alert Number | SR/04002/25 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 14 November 2025 |
Risk Description
The cable insulation the charger has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 3.7% by weight) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 0.65% by weight). The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 62 % by weight).SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. Lead poses a risk to the environment. DBP poses a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor 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: 28/04/2025
Product Description
Black solar-powered crank emergency radio. Product sold online, in particular via www.lux-case.se.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Emergency radio.
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.