[Recalled] Superfire — The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured va… | EU Safety Gate 2024-09-06
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Superfire |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Superfire |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/02507/24 |
| Country of notice | Sweden |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical, Environment |
| Notice date | 06 September 2024 |
| EAN / barcode | 6974760350160 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 85%). It also contains DBP and DEHP in plastic parts (measured value up to 1,4 and 2,1% respectively). The product contains excessive concentrations of SCCP in plastic (measured value up to 3,4%). 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 with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
This Serious risk recall concerns Electrical appliances and equipment products distributed in Sweden and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
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