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Product details

Product nameAPTX High quality audio wireless headphones
Model / typeVJ033
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk typeChemical, Environment
Risk levelSerious risk
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Reported bySweden
Published7 October 2026

The hazard

The plastic material of the cable has an excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 2.86%, 1.11% and 0.96% by weight, respectively). These 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 solders in the product have an excessive concentrations of lead (measured value: up to 41.4 % by weight). 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 Directive) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

Product description

Wireless headphones with USB cable

Measures taken

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Safety Gate (European Commission)

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