Consumer

Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Insight
Brand: 

The inflator case component within the airbag assembly may rupture during passenger airbag deployment. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment, potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

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Fitness gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Gym Gear For Women

The pink textile material contains azo dyes releasing aromatic amine benzidine (measured value 67 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. Moreover the product poses an environmental risk because the plastic in the velcro strap contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) (measured value up to 0.180 %). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned.

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Elastic straps

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Elastic luggage strap

The straps easily pull out of the hook mountings when under tension, causing the elasticated straps to recoil and hit the user or causing a fixed load to fall, leading to injuries and accidents. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.

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Toy excavator

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Truck Series
Brand: 

The small rear wheels of the toy excavator can easily detach. A small child could 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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Plastic doll set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Tutu Love - baby lovely dolls
Brand: 

The plastic material of the duck contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 7.2% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The plastic of the duck also contains di-isononyl phtalate (DINP) (measured value: 32% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Defender
Brand: 

Excessively brittle bolts were installed in certain fittings used for the front and rear wheel hub assemblies. There is consequently a risk of the bolts breaking which could lead to other components being damaged. This could result in the front brake disc breaking or could undermine the stability of the vehicle during braking.

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Desk lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Flexo Lamp
Brand: 

The internal wiring might become damaged where it passes through metal parts that are unprotected against abrasion. The live conductors could consequently come into contact with accessible metal parts. The mains cable is not properly attached and could come out if accidentally pulled, leaving the live ends of the wires accessible to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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