Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Luxembourg
Published 26 Aug 2026
SR/02363/26
XQ Fresh hair trimmer withdrawn from the market over environmental risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (XQ Fresh hair trimmer) after it was found to pose an environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Battery-operated nose and ear hair trimmer designed for personal grooming and removal of facial hair. It features a protective trimming head and includes a cleaning brush for easy maintenance.
- Brand
- XQ Fresh
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
Environment
The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium and lead. (measured values up to 0.08% and 50% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive).
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Luxembourg
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02363/26
View official notice ↗
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