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🧸 Product CZ January 12, 2024

Elektronické klávesy

4 x 1.5V AA battery plastic toy in the shape of electronic keys. The toy has 31 keys, 6 demo versions, 8 tones, etc.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Elektronické klávesy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Toys

Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.07% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 66% by weight). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment and lead poses a risk to the environment.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 6949115103333
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 868 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
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What is this? These are electronic keyboards sold in the Czech Republic. They have too much lead and cadmium in the metal parts.

What's happening? The keyboards have unsafe levels of lead and cadmium. These metals can harm the environment.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these keyboards, it may harm the environment where you live.

What should I do? Stop using the keyboard and ask your local waste center how to recycle it safely.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.07% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 66% by weight). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment and lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011523

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What is this product recall alert about?
Elektronické klávesy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.07% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 66% by weight). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the envi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 12, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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