Consumer

Laser pointer

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The laser beam is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.

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Magnetic fishing toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
fishing - Best new of design
Brand: 

The plastic material of the ducks contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20.1% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the ducks also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measure value: 4.59% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

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Water gun

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The plastic material of the water gun contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 18.9 % by weight). This phthalate 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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Tattoo ink

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Mario's Dragon Green Dark
Brand: 

The product contains barium (measured value 11700 mg/kg). Soluble barium salts can be absorbed from the tattoo and have toxic effects. Barium toxicity can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal dysfunction, paralysis, muscle twitching, and elevated blood pressure. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that barium in tattoo inks does not exceed 50 mg/kg.

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Motorcycle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
VT750CS Shadow,VT750C2B and VT750C2S
Brand: 

As a result of improper mounting, the BAS (bank angle sensor) wire harness might bend and break due to continuous vibration during riding, causing an engine stall and steering problems for the rider.

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Jumper
Brand: 

An error in the ignition locking system may cause failure of the various electrical systems and of the dashboard instruments which can lead to an accident.

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Boxer
Brand: 

An error in the ignition locking system may cause failure of the various electrical systems and of the dashboard instruments which can lead to an accident.

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Push-along toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Zwierz?tko-zabawka ('animal toy')
Brand: 

The product contains small parts (the antennae and the balls attached to the wheels) that can easily detach; small children can put them in the mouth and choke on them. The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. 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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