Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Sweden
Published 14 Jan 2026
SR/00098/26
Emergency kit withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Emergency kit) after it was found to pose a chemical and environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Black plastic box, approximately 35 cm. x 15 cm, containing an assortment of preparedness paraphernalia, e.g. a small flashlight, an emergency blanket and a multi-tool. Product sold online, in particular via teknikproffset.se.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
ChemicalEnvironment
The solders in the flashlight have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 76.6% by weight). In addition, the survival tool case contains excessive levels of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.87% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. DEHP poses 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).
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Sweden
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00098/26
View official notice ↗
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