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Modelling clay

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Pasta moldar (Modeling clay)
Brand: 

The migration of cobalt from the clay is too high (measured value: 51 mg/kg). The contact with the skin during playing may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

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Gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amines benzidine (measured value 185 mg/kg) and 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 104 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, these aromatic amines 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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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Alhambra
Brand: 

There is the possibility that the gas generator casing could be damaged when the side airbag is deployed. If small metal particles come away from the casing when the side airbag is deployed, they could harm the driver or the passenger.

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Puzzle toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Puzzle Cube
Brand: 

The plastified paper stickers on the cubes can easily detach, generating small parts. Small children could put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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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LED light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
LED Party Light
Brand: 

The anchorage of the cord is insufficient and the dome shaped plastic cover can easily be removed. Live parts could consequently become accessible. The plug pins are not correctly sized for safe use. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598 and the national standard BS1363.

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