What does the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU require for products like the X5 PRO?

The WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU sets mandatory minimum targets for the recovery and reuse/recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For Category 5 (Small Equipment), products must achieve a minimum recovery rate of 75% and a minimum reuse and recycling rate of 55% from 15 August 2018 onwards. The ETENWOLF X5 PRO achieved 83.98% and 74.38% respectively, exceeding both thresholds.

What category is the X5 PRO classified under in the WEEE Directive?

The X5 PRO Jump Starter with Air Compressor is classified under Annex III, Category 5 – Small Equipment of the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. This classification determines the applicable minimum recovery and recycling targets for the product.

How was the disassembly and recycling assessment conducted for the X5 PRO?

The assessment was performed by Waltek Testing Group on 2025-12-23. Technicians manually disassembled the X5 PRO using standard disassembly tools over a period of 30 minutes. The product was separated into four main material streams — PCBs, metal parts, plastic parts, and other materials — and each stream was weighed and evaluated for its recoverability and reusability in accordance with Annex II of the WEEE Directive.

Are there any hazardous materials in the X5 PRO that require selective treatment?

Per the Annex VII assessment, the X5 PRO contains a printed circuit board with a surface area greater than 10 cm² and battery cells (4 total), both of which require selective treatment at authorised WEEE treatment facilities. The product does not contain mercury, PCB-containing capacitors, asbestos, cathode ray tubes, CFC/HCFC/HFC refrigerants, or gas discharge lamps.

WEEE Compliance Test Report – ETENWOLF X5 PRO Jump Starter with Air Compressor (Report No. WTH25X12334290C)

Document Overview

Document Overview This article presents the findings of a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance test report issued by Waltek Testing Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., an accredited third-party testing laboratory. The report covers the WEEE recyclability and recoverability assessment for the ETENWOLF X5 PRO…

Document type: Certification Report
Prepared by: Michelle Torres
Published: July 22, 2026
Last reviewed: July 22, 2026
Topics: European Union: CE / RoHS / REACH / WEEE

Document Overview

This article presents the findings of a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance test report issued by Waltek Testing Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., an accredited third-party testing laboratory. The report covers the WEEE recyclability and recoverability assessment for the ETENWOLF X5 PRO Jump Starter with Air Compressor.

Field	Detail
Report Number	WTH25X12334290C
Document Type	WEEE Compliance Test Report
Issuing Body	Waltek Testing Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Date of Sample Receipt	2025-12-16
Testing Period	2025-12-16 to 2025-12-23
Date of Issue	2026-01-12
Overall Result	Pass
Applicable Directive	WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU

The scope of this assessment covers the full disassembly, material categorisation, and reuse/recycling/recovery rate calculation of the product in accordance with the requirements of the EU WEEE Directive and its annexes.

Product Information

The product assessed in this report is the ETENWOLF X5 PRO, a portable Jump Starter with integrated Air Compressor manufactured by Guangdong Bestek Technology Co., Ltd.

Field	Detail
Sample Name	Jump Starter with Air Compressor
Model Number	X5 PRO
Manufacturer	Guangdong Bestek Technology Co., Ltd.
Applicant	Guangdong Bestek Technology Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer Address	No.1, North Gaopu 8th Road, Yuancheng Industrial Park, Heyuan City, Guangdong, P.R. China
Product Weight	930.14 g
WEEE Category (Annex III)	Category 5 – Small Equipment
Connection Technologies	Screws: 24 \| Cells: 4 \| Glue: 0
Disassembly Time	30 minutes (performed on 2025-12-23)

The product contains a printed circuit board (PCB) with a surface area greater than 10 cm², a display screen, metal parts, plastic parts, and other miscellaneous components. The total weight of 930.14 g includes the main product and all accessories.

Key Details

The core of this WEEE assessment is the materials and recycling analysis. The table below presents the full breakdown of all material categories by weight, percentage, and their respective recovery and reuse/recycling rates as determined during the disassembly procedure performed on 2025-12-23.

Materials and Recycling Rate Breakdown

Component / Material	Weight (g)	Weight (%)	Recovered (%)	Reuse & Recycled (%)
Printed Circuit Board (surface > 10 cm²) — Photo A34, B15	74.18	7.98	5.58	5.18
Metal Parts — Photo A13–A24, B7–B10	233.61	25.11	22.60	20.09
Plastic Parts — Photo A1–A12, B1–B6	416.73	44.80	40.32	35.84
Other Materials — Photo A25–A33, B11–B14	205.62	22.11	15.47	13.26
Total	930.14	100	83.98	74.38

Note: Stickers, solder, paint, and printing materials are excluded due to insignificant weight and separation difficulty. Plastic containing brominated flame retardants is not included in this assessment.

WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU Minimum Target Comparison

Metric	Minimum Target (from 15 Aug 2018)	Actual Result	Status
Recovery Rate	75%	83.98%	Pass ✓
Reuse and Recycling Rate	55%	74.38%	Pass ✓

The X5 PRO exceeds both mandatory minimum targets under the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU by significant margins — the recovery rate surpasses the minimum by 8.98 percentage points and the reuse/recycling rate exceeds it by 19.38 percentage points.

Selective Treatment Components (Annex VII)

Per Article 8(2) and Annex VII of the WEEE Directive, the following regulated component categories were identified and addressed in the assessment:

Printed circuit boards with surface area greater than 10 cm²
Display screen
Batteries (4 cells)
Metal parts requiring selective treatment

The following hazardous material categories were confirmed as absent or not applicable for this product: polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) containing capacitors, mercury-containing components, toner cartridges, asbestos, cathode ray tubes, CFCs/HCFCs/HFCs, gas discharge lamps, and liquid crystal displays exceeding 100 cm².

Standards & Compliance

The WEEE compliance assessment for the ETENWOLF X5 PRO was conducted against the following regulatory framework and standards:

Standard / Directive	Description	Scope
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive	Full directive compliance including Annex II, III, and VII
Annex II – WEEE Directive	Selective treatment requirements for materials and components	Disassembly procedure and hazardous material identification
Annex III – WEEE Directive	Product category classification	Category 5: Small Equipment
Annex VII – WEEE Directive	Materials and components subject to selective treatment	PCBs, batteries, display screens, and other regulated materials
Council Directive 96/59/EC	Disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls and terphenyls (PCB/PCT)	Referenced for PCB-containing capacitor requirements

The disassembly procedure was conducted using manual operations and disassembly tools to simulate treatment facility conditions, in accordance with Annex II of the WEEE Directive. Recycling and recovery rates were calculated using the following formulas:

Reuse & Recycling Rate (%) = Reuse & Recycling Weight ÷ Product Total Weight × 100
Recovery Rate (%) = (Reuse & Recycling Weight + Energy Recovery Weight) ÷ Product Total Weight × 100

Assessment methodology considered economic and efficiency factors and reflected waste treatment technologies most frequently available in the market.

Validity & Certification Body

This test report was prepared and issued by Waltek Testing Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., an established third-party testing and certification laboratory operating in Shenzhen, China.

Field	Detail
Report Number	WTH25X12334290C
Date of Issue	2026-01-12
Testing Laboratory	Waltek Testing Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Laboratory Address	1/F., Room 101, Building 1, Hongwei Industrial Park, Liuxian 2nd Road, Block 70, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Laboratory Website	http://www.waltek.com.cn
Tel	+86-755-33663308
Fax	+86-755-33663309
Email	[email protected]
Report Signed By	Hugo Chen, Waltek Testing Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Important validity conditions for this report:

The results apply exclusively to the specific sample(s) tested and cannot be generalised to other units without further testing.
This report may not be reproduced except in full, and only with prior written permission from Waltek Testing Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
The report is invalid without the specific stamp of the test institute and the signatures of both the compiler and approver.
If the report does not carry an accreditation-recognised seal, it is limited to scientific research, education, and internal quality control purposes and may not be used to issue supporting data to the public.
Applicant-provided information regarding sample identity and authenticity has not been independently verified by Waltek.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU require for products like the X5 PRO?: The WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU sets mandatory minimum targets for the recovery and reuse/recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For Category 5 (Small Equipment), products must achieve a minimum recovery rate of 75% and a minimum reuse and recycling rate of 55% from 15 August 2018 onwards. The ETENWOLF X5 PRO achieved 83.98% and 74.38% respectively, exceeding both thresholds.
What category is the X5 PRO classified under in the WEEE Directive?: The X5 PRO Jump Starter with Air Compressor is classified under Annex III, Category 5 – Small Equipment of the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. This classification determines the applicable minimum recovery and recycling targets for the product.
How was the disassembly and recycling assessment conducted for the X5 PRO?: The assessment was performed by Waltek Testing Group on 2025-12-23. Technicians manually disassembled the X5 PRO using standard disassembly tools over a period of 30 minutes. The product was separated into four main material streams — PCBs, metal parts, plastic parts, and other materials — and each stream was weighed and evaluated for its recoverability and reusability in accordance with Annex II of the WEEE Directive.
Are there any hazardous materials in the X5 PRO that require selective treatment?: Per the Annex VII assessment, the X5 PRO contains a printed circuit board with a surface area greater than 10 cm² and battery cells (4 total), both of which require selective treatment at authorised WEEE treatment facilities. The product does not contain mercury, PCB-containing capacitors, asbestos, cathode ray tubes, CFC/HCFC/HFC refrigerants, or gas discharge lamps.