Power bank
Power bank was recalled on 17 January 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00232/25. Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders of the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 89% by weight).
| Alert Number | SR/00232/25 |
| Brand | Forever STB-200 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | STB-200 5000 mAh |
| Published | 17 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The solders of the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 89% by weight). Plastic parts of the product have an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 0.87% and 1.9% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Phthalates 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): product no longer availableDate of entry into force: 21/08/2024
Product Description
Black power bank with black cable.
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to Power bank .
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.