VERK GROUP · Överlevnadspaketet

The solders in the flashlight have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 84% by weight). In addition, the plastic material in the survival tool case has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 13.7% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses a risk to human health and 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).

Published: 16 January 2026
Notifying authority: Sweden
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

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: 26/09/2025 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 26/09/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00066/26
Model: 14382
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5907451337547

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Emergency kit fitted in a black ABS box containing, among other tools and trinkets, a firestarter, an emergency blanket, a flashlight and a whistle. Product sold online, in particular via prepphjalpen.se.