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Electric kettle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle
Brand: 

The product is not earthed and has accessible metallic parts, posing a risk of electric shock. The supply cord has inadequate cable restraint and the conversion plug could be removed without the use of a tool, also posing a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363.

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Toy harmonica

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
Natural Harmonica Yellow
Brand: 

Small parts may detach from the harmonica while a child plays with it. These small parts may be swallowed, and cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Rechargeable torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT
Brand: 

The cover for the LED can be removed by hand while charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. In addition, the flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598.

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Rattle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Funny
Brand: 

The rattle can easily break and generate small parts (fragments of plastic, small balls and stickers). A small child could put these small parts in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the handle of the rattle is too long. A small child could put it in the mouth where it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Children's fancy dress/nightwear with stockings

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 103 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Electric pressure cooker

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Multi Pressure Cooker
Brand: 

The pressure cooker can build up a pressure which is too high and it is not sufficiently resistant to deformation. As a result, the lid of the pressure cooker could open and the user could receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 12778. One accident reported.

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Fire extinguisher

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Ugunsdz?s?bas Apar?ts [Fire extinguisher]
Brand: 

In case of fire, the fire extinguisher fails to efficiently extinguish the flames and the user could therefore receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 97/23/EC on pressure equipment and with the relevant standard EN 3-7.

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Lantern

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Solar Lantern
Brand: 

The battery charger supplied with the lantern poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the creepage distance between the live parts of the charger and the accessible connector is too short. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61558.

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