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Suncream for children

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Nivea Sun Kids
Brand: 

Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Child carrier

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
POCO AG, POCO AG Plus, POCO AG Premium
Brand: 

The product may contain a defective buckle, which could cause the shoulder strap to release on one or both sides of the harness. The released strap could cause the child carrier to fall from the person wearing it, posing a risk of injury to the child in the carrier. One incident reported.

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Fire extinguisher

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Ugunsdz?s?bas Apar?ts [Fire extinguisher]
Brand: 

In case of fire, the fire extinguisher fails to efficiently extinguish the flames and the user could therefore receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 97/23/EC on pressure equipment and with the relevant standard EN 3-7.

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Lantern

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Solar Lantern
Brand: 

The battery charger supplied with the lantern poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the creepage distance between the live parts of the charger and the accessible connector is too short. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61558.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
SLC, SLK

Defective nuts may have been fitted to the track rod joint on the wheel bearing of the rear axle and might not maintain the requisite pre-tensioning force. Loosening of the joint may result in reduced control of the vehicle and an increased accident risk.

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Fireworks

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
JPA 20

The product has an exposed instantaneous fuse. This fuse could unexpectedly ignite while the users is close to the firework, and would not give enough time to reach a safe distance before explosion. This may cause injuries or burns. The product does not comply with requirements of the Pyrotechnic Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.

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