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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
SX4 S-Cross
Brand: 

The seams of the front, seat-back covers may have been sewn incorrectly in the area of the side airbag. As a consequence, the seams are too close together and sewn too tightly so that, in the event of an accident, it is possible that the side airbag will not be deployed correctly.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Note
Brand: 

Activation of the driver's airbag may cause an abnormal increase in the internal pressure of the gas inflator and, in extreme cases, cause the casing of the gas inflator to break. This means that there is an increased risk of injury for the occupants.

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Skin lightening cream

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Perfectwhite - Crème de Beauté clarifiante ('Clarifying beauty cream')

The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0.04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce a skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Fancy-dress wig

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Perucas de Halloween ('Halloween wig')
Brand: 

The wig poses a risk of burns due to its high flammability. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.

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Soap bubble toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Seifenblasenschwert ('Bubble sword')
Brand: 

The soap solution is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value 4.4 x 10? cfu/ml) and can cause skin rush and infections when in contact with eyes and damaged skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

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