Drone Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

Case Number: SR/01472/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data
Notifying Country: Ireland
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

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1. Recall Summary

The recall notice, issued by the Irish authorities and published on the EU Safety Gate system, concerns a remote control drone sold under the name “E99 drone.” The product was marketed and sold online, in particular via the Shein platform. The recall was initiated by the retailer, who has taken the measure of withdrawing the product from the market. The measure entered into force on 24 January 2026. The product is classified as presenting a serious risk.

2. Affected Products

– Product type: Drone (remote control drone)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: E99 drone
– Model/Type number: E99
– Batch number: 250402
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Sales channel: Sold online, in particular via Shein.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazards, based on laboratory testing:

– Chemical risk: The product has excessive concentrations of lead, cadmium, Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Measured values are up to 92% lead, 0.47% cadmium, 6.3% DEHP, and 0.5% DBP by weight.
– Environmental risk: Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.
– Human health risk: DEHP and DBP pose a risk to human health.
– Non-compliance: 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).

Note: The database entry also lists “Electric Shock Hazard” as a hazard category, but the source recall notice text does not explicitly describe an electric shock hazard. The explicit hazards described in the source are chemical, environmental, and non-compliance.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding what they should do with the product. The only measure described is a withdrawal of the product from the market by the retailer. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference provided below) for any updated consumer guidance, or contact the retailer from whom they purchased the product for further instructions.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is:

– Type of measure: Withdrawal of the product from the market.
– Responsible economic operator: Retailer.
– Date of entry into force: 24 January 2026.

The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or repair option for consumers who already own the product. The measure is limited to removing the product from further sale.

6. Contact Information

– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098150
– Case Number: SR/01472/26
– Notifying Country: Ireland
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer contact: Not specified in the recall notice. The product was sold online, in particular via Shein. Consumers may contact Shein or the retailer directly for further information.

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Disclaimer: This record is compiled exclusively from the EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, verification, or analysis has been performed by Reclia. Information not present in the source data is noted as “Not specified in the recall notice.”

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