EU Safety Gate Alert
White USB Cable Recall Summary A white USB cable imported by INF and distributed in Sweden contains solder with excessive lead content (up to 43%), which violates EU restrictions on hazardous substances in electronics. The high lead concentration poses environmental risks. The product was rejected at the border starting January 27, 2026, and is classified as a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- INF
- Product
- White USB cable. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: 27/01/2026
- Reason
- The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 43 %). Lead poses a risk to 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).
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- SE
- Distribution
- Sweden
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/acd80a61-bad3-4113-b5e9-7f42412118d5