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Pushchair

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The gaps at the top of the seat-back, as well as the space between the hoop of the hood and the frame, are too wide. Fingers and hands of children may become trapped between moving parts, causing injuries. In addition, the structure of the pushchair is insufficiently strong, which could cause the child to fall out of the pushchair in the event of a breakage. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888.

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Toy sewing and ironing set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Little Master - Mini Home Appliance Series

Due to a short-circuit in the battery compartment, the toy sewing machine may overheat and cause burns. In addition, the ironing board may easily collapse, posing a risk of injuries due to entrapment (mainly of fingers) between moving parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115 and EN 71-1.

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Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
1) 192L LED LIGHTS and 2) 300L LED LIGHTS
Brand: 

The cable of the lighting chain is not properly attached and can detach exposing live parts which might lead to an electric shock if touched. The insulation of the cable and the plug is not adequate with the risk of short-circuit if the product is exposed to water. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Plastic dolls

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
LOVELY Baby Beautiful
Brand: 

The plastic of the dolls' heads and bodies contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to: 15.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Ladies' leather gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Unknown

The gloves contain azo dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amines 4-aminobiphenyl (measured value 84 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured value 714 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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