Consumer

Plastic dolls

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
LOVELY Baby Beautiful
Brand: 

The plastic of the dolls' heads and bodies contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values up to: 15.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
XE and XF
Brand: 

The under-bonnet low pressure fuel feed hose may detach from the fuel filter causing the engine to cut out and reduce brake power. Engine cut-out with minimal warning could potentially cause a vehicle crash.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
XJ and XF
Brand: 

The Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley may fail, leading to a loss of the FEAD system. This may cause warning lamp illumination, air conditioning failure, engine overheat warnings and reduced steering control, increasing the risk of an accident.

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Ladies' leather gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Unknown

The gloves contain azo dyes releasing an excessive amount of the aromatic amines 4-aminobiphenyl (measured value 84 mg/kg) and benzidine (measured value 714 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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LED light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
LED RGB Stage Lighting
Brand: 

The transparent plastic cover can easily be removed, giving access to live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598 and national standard.

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Wooden toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Twist & Lock Animals
Brand: 

The ears of the giraffe may easily detach. These are small parts: a child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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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Wooden toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
12
Product: 
Twist & Lock Blocks
Brand: 

The elastic cord can easily break and the blocks can detach from each other, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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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