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🧸 Product SE November 24, 2023

Swissgear

Grey backpack with USB.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Swissgear
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The solders have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 25% 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
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 917 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 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? This is about Swissgear products that may have too much lead in the solder. Lead can harm the environment.

What's happening? Some Swissgear items made in China have lead in the solder. This is not safe for the environment.

Does this affect me? If you own a Swissgear product, it may be affected. Check your item if you are concerned.

What should I do? Stop using the product and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help. Contact the store where you bought it.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 25% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010778

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What is this product recall alert about?
Swissgear. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 25% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 24, 2023 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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