Fan portable
Fan portable was recalled on 17 January 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00230/25. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead.
| Alert Number | SR/00230/25 |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 8f94b6d6-dd21-4a33-b807-291736b9042a |
| Published | 17 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 49% by weight). The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead (measured values up to: 3.9% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). Plastic in the cable also contains and excessive concentration of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 5.16 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. 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. 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) nor does it comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
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: 08/08/2024
Product Description
Light blue-coloured portable fan.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Fan portable.
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.