Digital thermometer
Black digital thermometer for cooking. The product was also sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
- Risk level
- Other types of alerts
- Type
- Environment
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Hazard
- The metal (solder) in the thermometer contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to: 245 g/kg). Lead poses a risk to the environment.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is a digital kitchen thermometer that has too much lead in its metal parts.
What's happening? The lead in the thermometer can harm the environment.
Does this affect me? If you own this thermometer, it may affect you and the environment.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Environment · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The metal (solder) in the thermometer contains an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to: 245 g/kg). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
