Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Luxembourg
Published 11 Aug 2026
SR/02265/26
Qware portable mini fan withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Qware portable mini 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
- Rechargeable handheld mini fan intended to provide personal cooling. It features a built-in rechargeable battery, three fan speed settings, a wrist strap, and USB charging capability for portable use.
- Brand
- Qware
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
ChemicalEnvironment
The kink protection of the charging cable has an excessive concentration of cadmium, lead and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to 0.0122%, 37% and 7.9% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. DEHP may pose 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
Compulsory
Notified by
Luxembourg
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02265/26
View official notice ↗
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