China

Laser lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
2
Product: 
Mini Laser Firefly
Brand: 

The instructions contain no information concerning safe use. Consequently, the laser could cause permanent injury to the eyes of users. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.

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Toy telephone

Year: 
2016
Week: 
2
Product: 
Study Telephone

Two small green pieces on the cord connecting the telephone with the earpeace may easily detach. A small child may put these small parts 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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Ice-hockey helmet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
2
Product: 
Unknown

The helmet does not provide proper protection due to insufficient shock absorbing capacity. Moreover, the buckle can be released too easily. This could lead to head injuries in case of impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant standard EN 10256.

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Fancy-dress accessory

Year: 
2016
Week: 
2
Product: 
Hachoir Médiéval (Medieval cleaver)
Brand: 

The product releases a too high amount of copper (measured value: 35400 mg/kg). Exposure to excessive levels of copper can induce nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain and kidney and liver damage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

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