Studio Pro headphones
Studio Pro headphones was recalled on 12 September 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/03183/25. Chemical, Environment risk reported by Sweden. The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 78.
| Alert Number | SR/03183/25 |
| Brand | Beats by Dr. Dre (counterfeit) |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 12 September 2025 |
Risk Description
The solders in the product have excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 78.4% and 0.25% by weight, respectively). The plastic material of the USB cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 2.1%, 2.4% and 2.3% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. DEHP and DBP pose 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. 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 with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/05/2025
Product Description
White wireless headphones with a charging cable and a case. This product is counterfeit. The product is sold online, in particular via DHGate.
🧪 🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, environment hazard related to Studio Pro headphones.
About this risk
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Environment: 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
Chemical: Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible. Environment: 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?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.