LED headlamp Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01933/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data.

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country of Sweden has issued a recall for a specific LED headlamp product. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to non-compliance with environmental regulations. The product, sold under the brand Velamp, contains solders with excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium, posing a risk to the environment. The distributor has initiated a voluntary measure to withdraw the product from the market.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: LED headlamp
– Brand: Velamp
– Model Name/Number: Basics
– Batch Number: 240232
– Barcode: 8003910006065
– Product Description: A silvery and black headlamp.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Sweden
– Case Number: SR/01933/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The product poses a chemical risk to the environment due to the composition of its solders. Laboratory analysis revealed the following:
– Lead Concentration: Measured values up to 85% by weight in the solders.
– Cadmium Concentration: Measured values up to 0.5% by weight in the solders.

Specific Dangers:
– Lead: The product contains an excessive concentration of lead, which poses a risk to the environment.
– Cadmium: The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium, which bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment.

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 source data also lists “Electric Shock Hazard” as a hazard category, but no specific details regarding an electric shock risk are provided in the danger description or other fields of the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not specify a direct action for consumers, such as returning the product to a store or contacting the manufacturer. The official measure taken is a withdrawal of the product from the market by the distributor. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations for hazardous waste, as it contains restricted substances that are harmful to the environment. For specific instructions, consumers are advised to contact the retailer or distributor where the product was purchased.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as notified by the economic operator (Distributor), is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The date of entry into force for this measure is listed as “Unknown” in the recall notice. No remedy for individual consumers (such as a refund, replacement, or repair) is specified in the source data.

6. Contact Information

– Official Recall Reference: EU Safety Gate Alert Number: SR/01933/26
– Online Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099449
– Notifying Authority: Sweden (specific agency not named in the source data).
– Manufacturer/Brand: Velamp (specific contact details not provided in the recall notice).
– Distributor: The economic operator taking the notified measure is the Distributor (specific name and contact details not provided in the recall notice).

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