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Decorative candles

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Candles
Brand: 

The candles, due to their characteristic form, colour and size may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

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Electric chainsaw

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Chain Saw 2000W
Brand: 

The housing is not strong enough and could break. The user could consequently come into contact with live parts. Not all necessary safety warnings are provided. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.

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Mobile phone with charger

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The insulation between the primary and the secondary circuit of the charger is not sufficient, which may cause an electric shock. The pins of the converter plug adapter do not have an insulating collar, so when inserting the plug the user may touch the live pins. The plug adapter allows single-pole insertion of the charger, leaving the remaining free live pin accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60950 and IEC 60884.

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Plastic balls

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
FLASHING BALLS
Brand: 

The toys contain small parts (the squeaking mechanism) that are easily removable. 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.

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Hair straightening product

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Crème capilaire lissante - traitement à la nanokeratine - fort - étape 2

The products contain an excessive amount of formaldehyde (measured value up to 4.7%). Formaldehyde may produce irritation of the eyes, the skin and upper respiratory tract; long term exposure may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Welding gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Welderking
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the gloves is too high (measured value: 7.3 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

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Wooden toy car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of nickel released by the tyre rivets of the toy car is too high (measured value up to 2.63 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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