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🧸 Product SE July 3, 2026

Velamp — Ultra Bright

Silvery metal mini torch.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Velamp — Ultra Bright
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 73 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8003910310254
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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
July 4, 2026 July 17, 2026

What is this? This is a bright light called Velamp — Ultra Bright. It is made in China.

What's happening? The light has too much lead in its metal parts. Lead can harm the earth.

Does this affect me? If you own this light in Sweden, it may harm the environment.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a store or a waste center how to throw it away safely.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 73 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099452

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What is this product recall alert about?
Velamp — Ultra Bright. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 73 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of Ch...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2026 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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