Serious risk

Plastic doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
DOLL FROZEN FEVER (MAY BE COUNTERFEIT)
Brand: 

The plastic material of the head of the doll contains 12.8 % by weight of DEHP. This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Light

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
LED paneelivalaisin / LED Panel Light
Brand: 

The electrical insulation is not sufficient between the windings of the transformer in the power supply unit. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Electronic cigarette kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The battery charger poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary windings are not sufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60065.

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Equestrian helmet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The protection area is too small and the helmet does not adequately absorb impacts. Also, the retention system is not sufficiently strong and might break, leading to head injury in the event of a fall or impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

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Jewellery kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Bead King Crafts - Pearl and Accessory Set "Shine"

The amount of nickel released by the gold coloured clasp is too high (measured value: 1.82 µg/cm2/week). Nickel can cause skin irritation and induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The amount of lead contained by the silver coloured and gold coloured clasps and by the silver coloured snap hook is too high (measured value up to 2.54% by weight). Exposure to lead is harmful for human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Plastic flower

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
FLOWER
Brand: 

The product can break easily, releasing a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.

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