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🧸 Product SE November 17, 2023

Sony — Remote control

Black remote control for TV

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Sony — Remote control
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 76% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 7350120139788
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1031 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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 about a Sony remote control. The solder inside has too much lead.

What's happening? The lead in the solder can harm the environment. The product was made in China.

Does this affect me? If you own this remote in Sweden, it may affect you.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your local Sony store or a repair shop for help.

🤖 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)
Sony
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 76% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010765

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Sony — Remote control. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 76% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republ...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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