Serious risk

Jewellery kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
Schmuck Bastelpackung - Jewellery kit
Brand: 

The amount of nickel released by the silver-coloured, angular beads is too high (measured value 27.5 µg/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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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
SLK class

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.

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Electric kettle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
Edelstahl Wasserkocher - Stainless Steel Kettle
Brand: 

The product is not earthed and has accessible metallic parts, posing a risk of electric shock. The supply cord has inadequate cable restraint and the conversion plug could be removed without the use of a tool, also posing a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335 and the relevant national standard BS1363.

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Toy harmonica

Year: 
2016
Week: 
25
Product: 
Natural Harmonica Yellow
Brand: 

Small parts may detach from the harmonica while a child plays with it. These small parts may be swallowed, and cause choking. 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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Leather bag

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather of the bag is too high (measured value up to 21 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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