Platinet LED armband withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Platinet LED armband) 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
- Flexible neoprene armband designed to hold smartphones up to 5 inches. It features 8 LED lights for visibility and reflective material for safety during nighttime activities.
- Brand
- Platinet
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
The solders of the circuit board in the product have an excessive concentration of lead and cadmium. Lead poses a risk to the environment. Cadmium bio-accumulates and poses a risk to the environment. The plastic parts of the product have an excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 22 Oct 2026, 14:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.