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The insulation between the primary and secondary windings of the battery charger is not sufficient. The mechanical strength of the charger is not sufficient and live parts could become accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61558.
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 0.31 mg/kg). A child could put the balloon in the mouth to blow or suck it; nitrosamines are carcinogenic via inhalation and ingestion. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
The insulation and the creepage distance between the primary and secondary circuit are insufficient. Live parts may become accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335.
The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. Water penetration may cause an electric shock or lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
The toys contain small parts (the squeaking mechanism) that detach easily. A small child might put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
The appliance does not have sufficient mechanical resistance and live parts can become accessible; the user might receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
The two pins of the connector part fit into a mains wall outlet. A child could misuse the product by putting the connector part into a mains wall outlet and consequently get an electric shock. One incident reported.
Some non-accessible parts (solders of electric plug, solders on PCB) contain lead (measured value by weight up to 84.0%) as well as cadmium (measured value by weight up to 1.10%). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electric and electronic equipment (RoHS 2).
The lighter is appealing to children. Children may play with it and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502 EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters and with the relevant European standard EN 13869.
The toy contains small parts that could be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
