Wireless headphones
Product details
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
|---|---|
| Risk type | Chemical, Environment |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Reported by | Norway |
| Published | 24 February 2022 |
The hazard
The plastic material of the insulation of the charging cord has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)(measured values up to 1,98 % and 1,75% by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The metal (solder) in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (measured values 43,2% by weight). Lead poses a risk to 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 European standard EN 14372.
Product description
Airpods i10 with bluetooth, also sold online.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other
- Category of measure(s): Notice of remedial action
- Date of entry into force: 11/11/2021
- Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor
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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