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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
Kadjar
Brand: 

A possible lack of welding points on the rear side members may, in the event of a collision, affect the strength of the side members. Consequently, fatigue strength, collision resistance and anchoring of the rear safety belts may be affected.

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Heated towel rail

Year: 
2016
Week: 
18
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The pressure inside the heater may build up which could result in the heater developing a crack through which steam or antifreeze could escape causing burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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Electric fan

Year: 
2016
Week: 
14
Product: 
Tabletop Fans
Brand: 

A finger can be caught between the front grille guard and the rotating blade causing cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
14
Product: 
Pulsar (C13)
Brand: 

The IPDM (Intelligent Power Distribution Module) software data file calculating the headlamp aiming position does not correctly adjust the height of headlamp aim when the rear of the vehicle is heavily laden. Other car drivers could be dazzled by the incorrectly positioned light.

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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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Push along toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Funny Wheel
Brand: 

The toy can easily break, releasing small parts which small children might put in their mouth and choke on. In addition, the small parts released from the handle might expose children to sharp points and edges, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Plastic toy

Year: 
2016
Week: 
7
Product: 
Elephant
Brand: 

The toy can easily break and generate small parts (the green and purple parts placed on the elephant's back, the inner speaker, the burring of the lamp) which small children could put in their mouth and choke on. In addition, when broken the green and purple parts placed on the elephant's back may expose children to sharp points and edges, causing injuries. 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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