China

Hair brush straightener

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Hair Auto Straightener

The electrical insulation is inadequate: there is access to metal parts of the brush separated from live parts by basic insulation and the dimensions of the plug fuse are not correct. 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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Children's fancy dress/pyjamas with hat

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 82 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 mosquito-repellent device

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
TRAVEL Mosquito Plug
Brand: 

The casing of the product does not have sufficient mechanical strength which could lead to live parts becoming accessible. It is possible to touch the live parts of pins of the plug when inserting or removing the device from the mains socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Rattle set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Baby Rattle - Baby Love Play Set
Brand: 

The elephant rattle can easily break, releasing small parts which children may put in the mouth and choke upon. 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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Rattle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Pumpkin
Brand: 

Some of the pins on the rattle have not been glued correctly and the sides can detach. If the rattle falls apart, the bell inside is released and a small child could put the bell into the mouth and choke. 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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LED floodlight

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
LED Flood Light
Brand: 

The cables are not properly secured against pulling and twisting and the wire ends can be pulled out easily. The PVC cables do not protect properly against the penetration of water. As a result of these defects, the user could touch live parts during normal use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Set of rattles

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Baby Toys
Brand: 

The rattles can easily break, generating small parts which could be put in the mouth by a small child and cause choking. Moreover, the handles of some rattles are too long. A small child could put them in the mouth where they 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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