Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Norway
Published 31 Mar 2026
SR/00977/26
Al Sultan hot plate withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Al Sultan hot plate) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Black electric charcoal burner with grip.
- Brand
- Al Sultan
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 0.27%, 5.2%, 0.25% and 0.3% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
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 (RoHS2 Directive).
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Norway
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00977/26
View official notice ↗
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