Fan withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Fan) 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 electric astronaut-shaped fan of approx. 10 cm with USB cable in cardboard box.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
The solders and the plastic USB part in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: up to 23% and 0.27% by weight, respectively). Lead poses a risk to the environment. Moreover, the plastic USB material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 13% and 0.17% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.