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Toy harmonica

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
Natural Harmonica Yellow
Brand: 

Small parts may detach from the harmonica while a child plays with it. These small parts may be swallowed, and cause choking. 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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Leather bag

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the bag is too high (measured value up to 21 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Rechargeable torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT
Brand: 

The cover for the LED can be removed by hand while charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. In addition, the flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598.

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Rattle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Funny
Brand: 

The rattle can easily break and generate small parts (fragments of plastic, small balls and stickers). A small child could put these small parts in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the handle of the rattle is too long. A small child could put it in the mouth where it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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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Holi colour powder

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

More than 30% of the particles in the powder are small enough to get into the pulmonary alveoli and it 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 42535 which can cause serious eye damage and is harmful if ingested and it is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 19000 cfu/g).

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Children's fancy dress/nightwear with stockings

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 103 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Electric pressure cooker

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Multi Pressure Cooker
Brand: 

The pressure cooker can build up a pressure which is too high and it is not sufficiently resistant to deformation. As a result, the lid of the pressure cooker could open and the user could receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 12778. One accident reported.

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