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XQ Fresh Nose and ear hair trimmer — environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskEnvironmentAug 28, 2026
Photo from the official notice: XQ Fresh Nose and ear hair trimmer — environment risk
Photo from the official notice: XQ Fresh Nose and ear hair trimmer — environment risk

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

Hazard

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead. (measured values up to 0.08% and 50% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product 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 Directive).

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (21/05/2026)

Product description

Battery-operated nose and ear hair trimmer designed for personal grooming and removal of facial hair. It features a protective trimming head and includes a cleaning brush for easy maintenance.

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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