Germany

Mobile

Year: 
2016
Week: 
23
Product: 
Mini-trapeze horse
Brand: 

A small child could put a piece of the mobile (the wooden piece with hearts that includes the metal fastener) in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Sander

Year: 
2016
Week: 
22
Product: 
PSS Series
Brand: 

A breakage in the ventilation wheel could lead to small parts being ejected in the direction of the user leading to puncture wounds and further injuries. Moreover, live parts may become accessible, which could cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
21
Product: 
Vito

The connection between the high-pressure pipe from the fuel rail and the high-pressure pump may loosen. If fuel leaks onto the road as a result, it could increase the risk of accidents for following vehicles.

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Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
T5
Brand: 

Due to a leak between the composite natural gas container valve and the container itself, natural gas may leak into the interior/cargo space.

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Car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
B-class

The back screws on the rear seats could be missing on one side. Passengers would therefore not be protected from unsecured luggage in the event of a frontal collision, because the rear seat could be lifted from behind. Furthermore, the required seat belt anchorage may not be guaranteed.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
19
Product: 
Phaeton
Brand: 

Summer tyres may have been mounted with the wrong rubber mixture in the running surface.The use of the wrong rubber mixture results in a clear reduction in the tyres' adhesion to the road in wet weather.

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