USB flash drive

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 59.6% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The pink plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of 24.26% by weight of DEHP bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. 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).

Published: 28 July 2023
Notifying authority: Sweden
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: Distributor. Category of measure(s): Written advice. Date of entry into force: 16/12/2022

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01718/23
Model: POA2532059

Classification

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

Product description

Round metal box that contains a USB Flash drive on the shape of a unicorn, coloured pink. Product sold online.