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Wooden toy car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of nickel released by the tyre rivets of the toy car is too high (measured value up to 2.63 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Equestrian helmet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
16
Product: 
New Dragon
Brand: 

The helmet does not adequately absorb impacts. Moreover, the retention system is not sufficiently strong and might break, leading to head injury in the event of a fall or impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant standard EN 1384.

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Bath gel

Year: 
2016
Week: 
15
Product: 
Omicron Luxury Bath Gel
Brand: 

The product is microbiologically contaminated: it contains Pseudomonas spp. and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 3.5 x 10? cfu/g). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products regulation.

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Torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
15
Product: 
LED High Power Strong Light Searchlight
Brand: 

The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and cause a fire. Also, live parts can be touched when connecting the mains lead, since the dimensions of the plug are not suitable, and the protective cover for the LEDs can be removed by hand during charging leaving live parts accessible. In addition, the storage compartment has sharp edges which can damage the insulation of the mains lead. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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