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Permanent make-up

Year: 
2016
Week: 
30
Product: 
Dark coffee
Brand: 

The product contains nickel (measured value 51.8 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the content of nickeI in tattoo inks be as low as technically achievable. The product does not comply with national legislation.

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Motorcycles

Year: 
2016
Week: 
29
Product: 
YZF-R3A and MT-03A
Brand: 

The clutch pressure plate bearing may break when the clutch is operated frequently due to insufficient load rating of the bearing. As a consequence, the clutch may fail to operate and the transmission will not shift properly. There is a possibility that engine oil pressure may not regulate properly due to an improper design of the oil relief valve in the oil pump. As a consequence, the resin gear may break which could result in engine damage due to lack of oil supply.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
28
Product: 
Golf, Jetta, Up, Volkswagen CC, Tiguan, Polo
Brand: 

In the affected vehicles, the mechanical rear-door child-proof locking system may have been damaged during manufacturing. This can cause the child-proof locking system to be switched off without this being noticed, especially in the event of strong vibrations, making it possible for the door to be opened from the inside by children.

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Earrings

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The earrings contains cadmium (measured value 57 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Body lotion

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
COCOA BUTTER LOTION
Brand: 

According to the ingredients list, the product contains the substance Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). An excessive amount of this substance is toxic and can cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Plastic doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
30
Product: 
Beautiful Angel
Brand: 

The head of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 32.4% 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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Motorcycles

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
Touring and Softail

The motorcycles may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch after being parked for an extended period. If this condition remains undetected, it could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle when it is either started in gear or when it is first put into gear.

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