Consumer

Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
29
Product: 
Guirlande Lumineuse Clignotante

The product is not protected against moisture but is recommended for outdoor use. This may cause a short-circuit and cause a fire. 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 doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
29
Product: 
VERY FUNNY GIRL
Brand: 

The plastic material of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 18.7% 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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USB cable

Year: 
2016
Week: 
28
Product: 
Anna & Claras USB charger

The amount of lead in the soldering of the USB cable is too high (measured value: 42 %). This may pose a risk to the environment in the disposal of the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2).

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
29
Product: 
ProAce
Brand: 

The connector between the return fuel pipe and the injector could wear out and could create an improper connection leading to a leakage. The fuel leakage can lead to fire.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
27
Product: 
A8
Brand: 

The adhesion of the glass cover on the sunroof may be insufficient due to impurities in the area of the adhesive surfaces. The glass cover may consequently fall onto the road while driving, endangering traffic following behind.

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Toy basketball set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
28
Product: 
Punching Ball
Brand: 

The ball included in the set contains dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.16 % 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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