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USB flash drive — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 16, 2021
Photo from the official notice: USB flash drive — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: USB flash drive — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: USB flash drive — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: USB flash drive — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: USB flash drive — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The uncoated/exposed metal parts of this product contain an excessive amount of lead (measured value: 25% by weight). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and can cause developmental neurotoxicity. The article does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (04/02/2021)

Product description

A metal USB flash drive in a shape of a white bear with a red scarf. Product listing by the name 'Crystal Snow Bear 4 GB'. The product was sold online, in particular via Rakuten.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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