Taiwan
Bicycle forks
The aluminium crown of the forks can separate from the steerer tube or from the fork legs. This may cause the rider to fall. 3 accidents reported.
USB Power supply
The insulation and the creepage distances between live parts and accessible metallic parts are insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.
Mobile phone case
The outer plastic layer contains 0.44 % by weight short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).
Laser pen
The laser beam in the pen is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.
Glue for false nails
Children's work gloves
The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 30 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.
Portable dehumidifier
A component on the PCB (printed circuit board) can overheat due to contact with an internal wire and/or dust on the component causing a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.