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Emergency flashlight Flashlight — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-01-30 · China-origin

Hazard: Chemical, EnvironmentOrigin: China

Emergency flashlight poses chemical and environmental risks

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-01-30
Country of origin	China
Category	Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard	Chemical, Environment
Hazard description	The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 78% by weight). In addition, the plastic material in the cord contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 0.98% and 3.96% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP and DBP pose a risk to human health and the environment.
Non-compliance	Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive)
Remedy	Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	SR/00212/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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