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🧸 Product IE May 29, 2026

IP Camera

White and black intelligent home camera. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
IP Camera
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Communication and media equipment
Hazard
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 51% by weight). The product also has an excessive concentration of bis(2‑ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment, whereas DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in IE.
📈 Timeline
1 days active so far
May 30, 2026 May 30, 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? This is a small camera you can use at home to watch a room or yard. It sends pictures to your phone or computer.

What's happening? Some of these cameras have too much lead and a chemical called DEHP inside. Lead can hurt the earth. DEHP can hurt people and the earth.

Does this affect me? If you have this camera at home, you might be at risk. The danger is small, but it is there.

What should I do? Stop using the camera right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Call the store where you bought it for a refund.

🤖 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: Environment · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 51% by weight). The product also has an excessive concentration of bis(2‑ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 20% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment, whereas DEHP poses a risk to human health and the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
30 minutes ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098519

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What is this product recall alert about?
IP Camera. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 51% by weight). The product also has an excessive concentration of bis(2‑ethylhexyl) phtha...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
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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