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USB charger — environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskEnvironmentNov 15, 2019
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — environment risk
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — environment risk
Photo from the official notice: USB charger — environment risk

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

Hazard

The solders in the USB charger adapter contain lead (measured value up to 55% by weight) and cadmium (mesaured value up to 0.9% by weight). 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 2 Directive).

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

USB charger adapter in black plastic

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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