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🧸 Product SE December 22, 2023

XB450 Portable Foldable 3.5mm Wired Headphone Gaming Headset With Microphone For Computer Mobile Pho

Black headphones. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
XB450 Portable Foldable 3.5mm Wired Headphone Gaming Headset With Microphone For Computer Mobile Pho
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Environment
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: Solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: 78 % 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) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 889 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 a foldable wired headset with a microphone. It is made for computers and phones.

What's happening? Some of these headsets have too much lead in the solder. Lead can harm the environment.

Does this affect me? If you own this headset, it may affect you. The lead is inside the product.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: 78 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 22, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011371

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What is this product recall alert about?
XB450 Portable Foldable 3.5mm Wired Headphone Gaming Headset With Microphone For Computer Mobile Pho. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead. (measured value: 78 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 22, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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