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🧸 Product SE January 17, 2025

Air Cooler

White plastic fan that acts as an air cooler

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Air Cooler
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 18% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 7314280099467
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 604 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is an air cooler made in China. It has too much lead in its metal parts.

What's happening? The lead can harm the environment. It was found in the solder used to join metal parts.

Does this affect me? If you own this air cooler in Sweden, it may harm the environment when thrown away.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a professional how to safely dispose of it. Talk to your local waste center or a repair shop for help.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 18% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 17, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092761

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What is this product recall alert about?
Air Cooler. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value up to 18% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of Ch...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 17, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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