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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
Vito

The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loosen. If fuel leaks onto the road as a result, it could increase the risk of accidents for following vehicles.

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Plastic grapes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

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Top box

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

There is slack in the locking mechanism for the top box and it may not be completely locked. As a result, the top box could fall off when the scooter is in use, causing a risk of an accident for other road users.

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Tattoo ink

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
KORU - TRIBAL BLACK
Brand: 

The product contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)s, including benzo(a)pyrene (measured value benzo(a)pyrene: 0.2 mg/kg; total of PAHs: 29.5 mg/kg). Some PAHs are carcinogenic. Benzo(a)pyrene is a carcinogenic PAH. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the level of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) does not exceed 0.005 mg/kg and the total amount of PAHs do not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. The product does not comply with the relevant national legislation.

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Soft rubber ball

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value 0.43% by weight). This phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, the ball contains diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured value 45% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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