59 phones have been withdrawn from the market. If you have one of these phones, we advise you to start looking for a new phone to avoid endangering your health.
Sometimes you have to be extra careful about the type of mobile phone you buy, as it could put your health at risk. This is what happened in France, where up to 59 smartphones were recalled for exceeding electromagnetic wave emission limits, so be careful if you own one.
The very high emission of electromagnetic waves can pose a potential risk to users. This measure, imposed and promoted by the French National Frequency Agency, highlights the increasing levels of radiation emitted by common devices such as mobile phones.
The report, prepared by Phonegate Alert, emphasizes the importance of SAR, also known as Specific Absorption Rate. This indicates the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the human body when using a smartphone. There are specific absorption rate limits that brands must strictly adhere to to ensure user safety, and these limits vary by body part.
Many organizations are concerned about this, as some manufacturers may be completely ignoring this standard, leading to growing concerns about radiation levels. The Phonegate Alert statement includes a comprehensive list of recalled phones in France, with Ulefone and Oukitel, two Chinese mobile phone brands known for their durability and strength, being the most affected.
This list includes several mobile phones that exceed SAR limits and have been removed from the market in France:
CrossCall Core S5
Nokia 110
Ulefone Note 16 Pro
Oukitel WP28
DORO 1800 PLUS
DOOGEE N50
DOOGEE S100 PRO
OSCAL C80
SPC Discovery
Motorola MOTO G53
Nokia G22
HOTWAV Cyber 7
LOGICOM Flow
EMPORIA smart 4
DOOGEE S88
EMPORIA simplicity V27
Apple’s iPhone 12
Motorola Edge
Essential Clap 20+
Xiaomi POCO X3
LOGICOM: The Swipe
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Wiko Y87
OnePlus 7 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
realme 7i
This list includes some of the most popular phones, although you can see the full list in the Phonegate Alert report. Many of these phones are from several years ago, so it's logical that they don't measure up to current standards. However, if you have one of these phones, we recommend you start looking for a new one as soon as possible to avoid putting your health at risk.