USB cable Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 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/01514/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective date 18/05/2026

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1. Recall Summary

A recall and import ban has been issued for a specific USB cable product sold in Sweden. The product, identified as “Laddkabel” (model “charger galaxy”), was found to contain excessive levels of lead in its solders, posing a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 2) Directive. The notifying country is Sweden, and the product originates from the People’s Republic of China.

2. Affected Products

– Product Type: USB cable
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: Laddkabel
– Model/Type Number: charger galaxy
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: Black USB cable
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Sweden
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following specific hazard:

– Risk Type: Environment
– Danger: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead, measured at up to 2.4% by weight. Lead 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).

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action, such as returning the product to a store or contacting a manufacturer. The official measures were ordered and taken by the economic operator (importer). Consumers who possess this product should be aware that it has been banned from sale in Sweden due to environmental non-compliance. For specific guidance on disposal or return, consumers should contact the retailer or importer where the product was purchased.

5. Official Remedy

The following official measures were ordered and implemented by the Importer:

– Measure 1: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Date of Entry into Force: 18/05/2026
– Type of Economic Operator to whom the measure was ordered: Importer
– Measure 2: Import rejected at border.
– Date of Entry into Force: 18/05/2026
– Type of Economic Operator taking notified measure: Importer

The remedy is a ban on further sale and a rejection of the product at the border. No specific remedy for consumers who already purchased the product (e.g., refund or replacement) is detailed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information

– Case Number: SR/01514/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099040
– Notifying Country: Sweden
– Product Image: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11009444

Note: Specific contact details for the importer or manufacturer are not provided in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should contact the Swedish market surveillance authority or the retailer from which the product was purchased.

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