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🧸 Product SE May 29, 2026

Laddkabel

Black USB cable

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Laddkabel
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 2.4 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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This alert was reported 60 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
13 days in total
May 30, 2026 June 12, 2026

What is this? This is a power cable made in China. It has too much lead in the solder.

What's happening? The cable may harm the environment because of the lead.

Does this affect me? If you use this cable, it could pollute the air or soil.

What should I do? Stop using the cable. Ask a store or electrician for a safe replacement.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 2.4 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099040

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What is this product recall alert about?
Laddkabel. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 2.4 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of C...
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 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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