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Ladder

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Aluminium Household Ladder
Brand: 

The feet of the ladder may easily detach. Moreover, the ladder is not sufficiently resistant to load, which may cause it to break. Finally, the tread spacing and the distance between the platform and the knee rail are too small. This may cause the user to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.

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Manicure kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Denim Manicure

The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 5.25% by weight). Chloroform in high doses can cause skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Toy police set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
BIG Super Gun
Brand: 

The toy contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20%) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0,4%). These phthalates 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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Work shoes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Terier S1
Brand: 

Parts of the shoes which are in contact with the skin contain Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured value: 2,87 mg/kg). Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising when in contact with the skin and can cause dermatitis. Consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to the REACH Regulation.

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Work shoes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Dog dobrman
Brand: 

Parts of the shoes which are in contact with the skin contain Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured value: 51,22 mg/kg). Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising when in contact with the skin and can cause dermatitis. Consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to the REACH Regulation.

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Toy scooter

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Patinette Enfant 3 roues [3-wheeled child scooter]

The steering tube can easily collapse while the child is riding the toy scooter, which may cause him/her to fall and suffer injuries. 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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Ribbon bracelet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Bracelet médaille
Brand: 

The product contains cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 47% and 0,22% by weight respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or cause cancer. Exposure to lead is also harmful for human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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