Otherenvironment

Earpods (Apple)

The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 17% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the…

Read the official notice → Earpods
Date
2024-03-08
Country
Sweden
Brand
Apple
Product
Earpods
Classification
environment
Category
Other
Source
EU Safety Gate

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What to do

  1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
  2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
  3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

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