EMF phones and phone accessories

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. No incident, no one hurt

   Made May 18, 2022 · , sent to the company Jun 16, 2022 · , published by CPSC Jul 1, 2022

   The product, in the report: The product consists of a pack of four self-adhesive stickers. The stickers have a metallic gold appearance and are round, about the diameter of a quarter. They are printed with an image of an outline of a human body (in a sort of Vitruvian Man pose). The stickers arrive in packaging consisting of a printed cardstock backer with descriptions of their alleged benefits, and suggested use cases such as sticking to cell phones or appliances. This backer is then enclosed in a plastic wrap envelope, with four of the stickers and backers inside. The supposed purpose of these products is to protect the user from harm that may allegedly be caused by electromagnetic radiation associated with the 5G cellular telephone network. The package copy includes such phrases as “Negative Ion+Far Infrared,” “Caring for Health,” and “Preventing Radiation.” Here are some more phrases from the product’s listing on Amazon: “About this item Absorb and transfer electromagnetic radiation waves by using special materials Reduce mobile phone radiation injury on the human brain of 99.99% Applicable for Mobile phone, Laptop, Microwave oven, TV set, Refrigerator, Hair dryer and other electric appliances” (This supposed use case is dubious--it may be appropriate to call these items a scam, as there is no scientific basis for the statements the product makes, or for the alleged issues the products claim to address). Stickers like this appear to be sold under a variety of “Generic” brands on Amazon and [REDACTED]. This is just one example of “anti-radiation stickers.”

   Brief summary: I bought some stickers meant to be placed on a cellular phone on Amazon. They are radioactive, emitting beta radiation detectable with a Geiger counter.

   - What happened that made you want to report? I tested the product with a Geiger counter, and found that it emits harmful beta radiation. I used an antique [REDACTED] Geiger counter, which is capable of detecting Beta and Gamma radiation. A metal shield can be slid into or out of position to block or allow Beta particles, so that only Gamma rays will be measured. I checked the instrument against its included calibration test source and found it to agree within the specification written on the sticker. I then sampled the background radiation of my living room with the Beta shield open, and found a background activity basically too low to measure with my meter, well below .1 mR/h. I then placed the instrument’s probe with the Beta shield open against the pack of stickers, still in their packaging. My meter measured in the neighborhood of .1mR/h. I then closed the Beta shield on the probe and repeated the test, which was not measurably higher than background radiation again. I can conclude that the stickers emit Beta radiation, but not Gamma radiation. - What type of product(s) were being used? The product is a pack of four stickers that CLAIM to “Reduce mobile phone radiation injury on the human brain.” They appear to be one of many examples of products marketed towards people who incorrectly believe that the 5G cell phone network is harmful to human health, and that these stickers will somehow prevent this harm. The name of the Amazon listing of the product I purchased was: “EMF&5G Blocker 4 pcs for Mobile Phones 2021 Latest Model – EMF Protection Cell Phone Stickers - 24K Gold EMF Pro Neutralizer - 5G Mobile Phone Protector - Anti-Radiation 7 Shilds for All Devices” The URL is here: [REDACTED] - Who was using the product(s)? I personally examined the product. - How were the product(s) being used? I did not remove the product from its packaging, as I was suspicious that it might be radioactive. I saw a video on YouTube where an electronics hobbyist brought a Geiger counter near a pack of similar “anti-5G” stickers purchased from Amazon, and his instrument recorded a non-trivial amount of ionizing radiation being emitted by the stickers. That video can be viewed here: [REDACTED]

   The stickers’ packaging RECOMMENDS placing them on appliances and personal electronic devices, including cell phones. Given how cell phones are often kept in close proximity to the human body for extended periods (carried in a clothing pocket, charged on or near a bed overnight, held to the ear for calls), if these stickers were placed on a cell phone, the user would likely receive a concentrated dose of beta radiation near where the device is kept.

   Additionally, given that stickers often appeal to children, who may place stickers directly on their own bodies or even ingest stickers, these items present a particularly great risk to children. If a child ate one of these stickers, the radioactive materials present in these stickers may settle in their bodies. The EPA warns that the greatest risk from beta radiation emitters is incurred when particles are inhaled or swallowed.

   - Were there any injuries that happened or may have happened while using the product? I did not experience any injury. However, sources of ionizing radiation, especially when kept close to the human body, ingested, or inhaled, present health risks due to the ability for ionizing radiation to damage human DNA. As mentioned, I think children would be especially at risk, as you children may sometimes eat small objects, which would cause radioactive material to come to rest in their bodies and present a long-term risk. - How did any injuries occur? N/A but see above.

   Model

   EMF&5G Blocker 4 pcs for Mobile Phones 2021 Latest

   Bought from

   Amazon

   Bought

   May 12, 2022

   Where

   North Tonawanda, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 28, Unspecified

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand EMF, made or sold by DIEHARDDIECAST2020

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   No Incident, No Injury

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