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🧸 Product NO January 21, 2022

LMNTS — Mini lommelykt

Orange battery-operated mini torch. The product is also sold online.

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LMNTS — Mini lommelykt
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Gadgets
Hazard
The solder contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 19,4% and 0,23% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose 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
  • ▸ (to: Other) Other: Stop sales until a revised version of the product is available
Barcode (GTIN): 7057320194639
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1699 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
122 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 16, 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? A small flashlight made in China. It has too much lead and cadmium in the metal parts.

What's happening? The flashlight’s solder contains high levels of lead and cadmium. These metals can harm the environment.

Does this affect me? If you own this flashlight in Norway, it could pollute soil or water when thrown away.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your local waste center how to recycle it safely. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
LMNTS
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Gadgets · Hazard: The solder contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 19,4% and 0,23% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 21, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005226

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
LMNTS — Mini lommelykt. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Gadgets · Hazard: The solder contains an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 19,4% and 0,23% by weight respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of C...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 21, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Norway.
▸ 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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