EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Portable mini fan Qware “Handheld mini fan” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02265/26
Summary
The kink protection of the charging cable has an excessive concentration of cadmium, lead and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.0122%, 37% and 7.9% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. DEHP may pose a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain…
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Product
Portable mini fan — Qware
- Brand
- Qware
- Name / model
- Handheld mini fan · QW SND-FH30PK
- Barcode
- 8718657554389
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Rechargeable handheld mini fan intended to provide personal cooling. It features a built-in rechargeable battery, three fan speed settings, a wrist strap, and USB charging capability for portable use.
- Sold online: Other(MediaMarkt) /
What is the risk?
- The kink protection of the charging cable has an excessive concentration of cadmium, lead and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.0122%, 37% and 7.9% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. DEHP may pose a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/04/2026
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