Wireless headphones

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.

Published: 25 February 2022
Notifying authority: Norway
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

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 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 11/11/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 11/11/2021

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00330/22

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Airpods i10 with bluetooth, also sold online.