USB Fridge
Black/grey benchtop USB fridge. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Other types of alerts
- Type
- Environment
- Category
- Gadgets
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.26% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 36.8% by weight). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment and lead poses a risk to the environment.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? A small fridge that plugs into a computer’s USB port. It keeps drinks cold.
What's happening? Some of these fridges have too much cadmium and lead in the metal parts. This can harm the environment.
Does this affect me? If you own one of these USB fridges bought in Sweden, it may be affected.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your local store or a waste center how to recycle it safely.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Environment · Category: Gadgets · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.26% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 36.8% by weight). Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment and lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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