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🧸 Product SE February 19, 2021

New HD Sound Wired Headphones Over Ear Headsets Bass HiFi Sound Music Stereo Earphone Flexible

Red headphones. The product was sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
New HD Sound Wired Headphones Over Ear Headsets Bass HiFi Sound Music Stereo Earphone Flexible
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The solders in the product contain lead (measured value up to 58.4 by weight). The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.13% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.

Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1986 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 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 wired over-ear headphones sold in Sweden. They have a bass boost and stereo sound.

What's happening? Tests found too much lead in the metal parts and too much DEHP in the plastic. DEHP is a softener that can be harmful.

Does this affect me? Children are most at risk from DEHP. Lead can harm the environment.

What should I do? Stop using these headphones. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health worries.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product contain lead (measured value up to 58.4 by weight). The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 0.13% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: Unknown

First published
February 19, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002936

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What is this product recall alert about?
New HD Sound Wired Headphones Over Ear Headsets Bass HiFi Sound Music Stereo Earphone Flexible. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product contain lead (measured value up to 58.4 by weight). The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) ph...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 19, 2021 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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