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🧸 Product SE February 1, 2024

C4U — Pro Gaming headset

Gaming headset made out of white plastic. Product sold online in various online traders, including via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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C4U — Pro Gaming headset
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Communication and media equipment
Hazard
The plastic material (wire insulation) of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 1.33 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 7333204015529 49850219
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 848 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A gaming headset made by C4U. The plastic wires may have a chemical called DEHP that can harm health.

What's happening? Tests found too much DEHP in the wire insulation. This chemical may hurt the reproductive system.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this headset in Sweden may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using it again.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
C4U
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: The plastic material (wire insulation) of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 1.33 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 1, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011696

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
C4U — Pro Gaming headset. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: The plastic material (wire insulation) of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (measured value up to 1.33 % by weight). This phthalate ma...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 1, 2024 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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