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Swing

Year: 
2016
Week: 
29
Product: 
3 in 1 swing
Brand: 

The rope is not adequately fixed and might move under the seat in case the weight on the swing is not in balance, e.g. the child is moving forward and the weight is shifted. In this case, the swing seat might tumble around with a risk of head injuries. One accident reported. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

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Firework

Year: 
2016
Week: 
27
Product: 
Tiger Power
Brand: 

The burning time of the initial fuse may be too long, or a rupture might occur during functioning of some individual flash bangers. If there is a delay in the explosion, users may return to check the product and could get burned by an unexpected explosion or be exposed to a high level of noise due to the short distance. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.

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Soft toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
26
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking if put in the mouth by children. 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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Firework

Year: 
2016
Week: 
26
Product: 
ATOMIC BOMB EXPLOSION
Brand: 

The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning; it is possible that it falls on its side. If that happens, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns, or come into contact with flammable material, causing a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.

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Holi colour powder

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Holi Gulal Pulver ('Holi Gulal powder')
Brand: 

The powder contains talc which should be kept away from nose and mouth of children under 3 years of age. In addition, the powder contains the dye CI 45170 which can cause serious eyes damage and it is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 36000 cfu/g). The product has no adequate label claiming not to breathe the dust and can with regard to its foreseeable and promoted use lead to respiratory problems and infections as the powder may be inhaled, come in contact with the eyes and exposure to children cannot be excluded.

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Soft toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The seam on the back of the stuffed toy opens easily. A small child could access the stuffing material, put it in the mouth and choke on it. 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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Soft splash ball

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The product poses a risk of choking because the seams can be easily opened. A child could put its finger into this opening, remove the fibrous material used to stuff the toy and put it into the mouth. The fibrous stuffing can get caught in the child's larynx and block the respiratory tracts. 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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