Serious risk

Lighting chain

Year: 
2016
Week: 
6
Product: 
Light up your life this Christmas - 100L LED Lights / 140 Lampadas
Brand: 

The cable anchorage to the remote control unit does not have sufficient mechanical strength and could break thus exposing live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.

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Plastic doll with voice box

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The electronic voice box is directly accessible and the battery cover is easily removable giving access to button batteries which could be swallowed by children and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract or choking. In addition, the hair on the head of the doll is attached with a staple which has sharp points, posing a risk of injury to a child. 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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Bracelet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The migration of nickel from the metal parts of the bracelet is too high (measured values: 8.6 ?g/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Lamp socket

Year: 
2016
Week: 
5
Product: 
Casquillo E27 Blanco
Brand: 

There is no mechanism to block the screwed cable entry. When the user inserts and removes the bulb several times, the cable will start to screw and unscrew. This can damage the cable, leaving the live conductors accessible. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.

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