Velamp — LED headlamp
Silvery and black headlamp.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Environment
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 85% and 0.5% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? This is a small light you wear on your head, called a Velamp LED headlamp. It is made in China.
What's happening? The metal parts inside the light have too much lead and cadmium. These metals can harm nature if the light is thrown away.
Does this affect me? If you live in Sweden and own this headlamp, it could harm the environment when you throw it out.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your local recycling center what to do. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 85% and 0.5% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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