Serious risk

Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
Civic
Brand: 

The plastic filter of the vehicle stability assist (VSA) /anti-lock braking modulator may be misaligned and a small piece of broken filter might enter the modulator. As a result, the vehicle stability system may not be able to control the vehicle as intended.

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Finger paint

Year: 
2016
Week: 
29
Product: 
PEINTURE À DOIGTS ('Finger paint')
Brand: 

The nozzles of the bottles become detached easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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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Beach toy set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

Small parts (e.g. a prong of the rake) can come off. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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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Laser pointer

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
2 in 1 LASER & LED LIGHT
Brand: 

The laser beam is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.

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Toy pushchair

Year: 
2016
Week: 
30
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The product collapses easily, despite the presence of a safety lock, with the consequent risk of entrapment, mainly of fingers, between moving parts. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
31
Product: 
A-, B-, GLA-Class

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.

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