USB flash drive
GadgetsChemical
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Finland
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
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.
Requirements breached
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 Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 4 February 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.
- Packaging
- Plastic bag with a sticker with product details and a QR code.
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00486/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-15
- Published
- 14 April 2021
- Modified
- 7 May 2021
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