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🧸 Product NO DK July 15, 2016

Søstrene Grenes — Anna & Claras USB charger

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Søstrene Grenes — Anna & Claras USB charger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The amount of lead in the soldering of the USB cable is too high (measured value: 42 %). This may pose a risk to the environment in the disposal of the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of th

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3711 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A USB charger made in China sold in Norway and Denmark. It has too much lead in the wires.

What's happening? The lead can harm the environment when the charger is thrown away.

Does this affect me? If you own this charger, it may affect you and the environment.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe charger.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The amount of lead in the soldering of the USB cable is too high (measured value: 42 %). This may pose a risk to the environment in the disposal of the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of th · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 15, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/214759

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Søstrene Grenes — Anna & Claras USB charger. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The amount of lead in the soldering of the USB cable is too high (measured value: 42 %). This may pose a risk to the environment in the disposal of the product. The product d...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 15, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Norway and Denmark.
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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