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🧸 Product DE January 28, 2022

Shenzhen Swell Technology Company Limited — Handheld smart phone for explosive atmospheres

Mobile device for use in explosive atmospheres (ATEX device category 2). The product is also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Shenzhen Swell Technology Company Limited — Handheld smart phone for explosive atmospheres
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns
Category
Explosive atmospheres equipment
Hazard
There are thermal ignition risks due to poor power limitation and design, which could lead to high temperatures on individual components. Excessive power and capacity could constitute potential sources of ignition due to possible sparking. This could lead to significant harm to persons or property.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Stop of sales
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1687 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 smart phone made for use where gas or dust can explode. It is not a normal phone.

What's happening? The phone may get too hot or spark. This could cause an explosion in a dangerous place.

Does this affect me? If you work or live where gas or dust can explode, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the phone. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe phone.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Explosive atmospheres equipment · Hazard: There are thermal ignition risks due to poor power limitation and design, which could lead to high temperatures on individual components. Excessive power and capacity could constitute potential sources of ignition due to possible sparking. This could lead to significant harm to persons or property. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 28, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005370

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What is this product recall alert about?
Shenzhen Swell Technology Company Limited — Handheld smart phone for explosive atmospheres. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Explosive atmospheres equipment · Hazard: There are thermal ignition risks due to poor power limitation and design, which could lead to high temperatures on individual components. Excessive power and capacity could constitute pot...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 28, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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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