China

Wooden musical toy (castanets)

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Die Lieben Sieben

The red and yellow paint of the wooden toy contains lead (measured value up to 330 mg/kg). Exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neurotoxicity, particularly in the case of children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

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Pushchair

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
ONYX
Brand: 

There are accessible areas where the bars forming the hood are connected, as well as exposed edges and protruding parts which could injure the child. Moreover, the front wheels can easily break while the pushchair is in use. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard ?N1888.

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LED light bulb

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
High Lumen LEDSpot
Brand: 

Internal wires are are only soldered and not attached mechanically. The windings on the transformer are touching. The metal parts of the bulb may become live as a consequence, leading to the user receiving an electrical shock if the bulb is touched. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62560 and EN 62471.

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Plastic doll set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
Small Naughty Love Bath
Brand: 

The plastic material of the doll's face contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 24% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Rechargeable torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
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Brand: 

The pins of the built-in plug and plug adapter do not have an insulating collar. The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of a plug, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The cover for the LED can be removed by hand during 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. The heat and flame resistance of the insulating material that hold the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient.

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Rechargeable head torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
Rechargeable Working Headlight Helmets / Led Headlight
Brand: 

The basic insulated internal wires of the head torch can be damaged by the sharp edges of the cover fixing screws during adjustment of the head torch. The dimensions of the battery charger are not correct and when connecting the plug the user may consequently touch the live parts of the plug or the live connector terminal sockets. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat.

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