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🧸 Product SE DE April 21, 2023

HuPop Kids Headphones - Cat Ear Headphones Foldable

Children's headphones. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN number: ‎ B094VQ2JMP

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HuPop Kids Headphones - Cat Ear Headphones Foldable
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: An internal cable in the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0.31 % by weight). The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 61 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1241 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are foldable headphones for children shaped like cat ears. They have wires and metal parts inside.

What's happening? Some of these headphones have too much harmful chemicals in the wires and solder. This can be bad for health and the planet.

Does this affect me? If you or your child use these headphones in Sweden or Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: An internal cable in the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0.31 % by weight). The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 61 % by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 21, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008629

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HuPop Kids Headphones - Cat Ear Headphones Foldable. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: An internal cable in the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0.31 % by weight). The solder in the prod...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Sweden and Germany.
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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