Passenger car
Year:
2016
Week:
31
Product:
C-Class
Brand:
An incorrect cover has been fitted at the bottom of the engine compartment. If it comes into contact with the exhaust system decoupling element, the cover may catch fire.
Germany
Passenger car
Year:
2016
Week:
31
Product:
A-, B-, GLA-Class
Brand:
Incorrect fitting of the pre-fuse box may lead to fire and to the loss of electrical power. In the case of a break in the contact, the engine can cut out while the vehicle is in motion and the steering assistance, the SRS system (e.g. airbags), ESP or instrument panel can fail, with an increased risk of injuries.
Children's swing chair
Year:
2016
Week:
27
Product:
Kinder Hollywoodschaukel Rot, Beetle - Kid's Swing Chair, Beetle Design
Brand:
While children are swinging, the swing chair can overturn. Children can fall and be hit by the metal roof of the swing chair, causing injuries to the head and the neck. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-8.
Bus
Passenger car
Year:
2016
Week:
25
Product:
Forfour
Brand:
The anchorage for the rear seat backrest may not be sufficiently resistant. In the event of a head-on crash, heavy objects in the boot may put stress on the rear seat backrest, the anchorage could detach from the body and the backrest could fold forward. This may cause objects in the boot to hit the passengers or passengers could be injured by the folding backrest seat.
Van
Passenger car
Year:
2016
Week:
25
Product:
SLK class
Brand:
The back-up cable supplying current to the ignition switch might not be connected properly. If this additional power supply is not available, it means that, in the event of failure of the main battery after the engine is switched off, neither the electronic parking brake nor the "P" transmission position would activate and the vehicle could start rolling on its own.
Suncream for children
Year:
2016
Week:
24
Product:
Nivea Sun Kids
Brand:
Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Passenger car
Year:
2016
Week:
24
Product:
SLC, SLK
Brand:
Defective nuts may have been fitted to the track rod joint on the wheel bearing of the rear axle and might not maintain the requisite pre-tensioning force. Loosening of the joint may result in reduced control of the vehicle and an increased accident risk.
Ink for permanent make-up
Year:
2016
Week:
24
Product:
Unknown
Brand:
The product contains nickel (measured value 24 mg/kg). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that the content of nickel in inks for permanent make-up be as low as technically achievable. The product does not comply with the national legislation.