Serious risk

Rechargeable torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT
Brand: 

The cover for the LED can be removed by hand while charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. In addition, the flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598.

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Wedge cutter machine

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

Direct access to the saw blade while the cutter is in operation poses an acute danger of injury through the loss of limbs, for example. A similar situation also pertains with regard to access to various other machine parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

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Rattle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Funny
Brand: 

The rattle can easily break and generate small parts (fragments of plastic, small balls and stickers). A small child could put these small parts in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the handle of the rattle is too long. A small child could put it in the mouth where it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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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Holi colour powder

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Holi Gulal Pulver ('Holi Gulal powder')
Brand: 

More than 30% of the particles in the powder are small enough to get into the pulmonary alveoli and it contains talc which should be kept away from nose and mouth of children under 3 years of age. In addition, the powder contains the dye CI 42535 which can cause serious eye damage and is harmful if ingested and it is contaminated by aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 19000 cfu/g).

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Children's fancy dress/nightwear with stockings

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 103 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Electric pressure cooker

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Multi Pressure Cooker
Brand: 

The pressure cooker can build up a pressure which is too high and it is not sufficiently resistant to deformation. As a result, the lid of the pressure cooker could open and the user could receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 12778. One accident reported.

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Suncream for children

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Nivea Sun Kids
Brand: 

Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

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Child carrier

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
POCO AG, POCO AG Plus, POCO AG Premium
Brand: 

The product may contain a defective buckle, which could cause the shoulder strap to release on one or both sides of the harness. The released strap could cause the child carrier to fall from the person wearing it, posing a risk of injury to the child in the carrier. One incident reported.

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Fire extinguisher

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Ugunsdz?s?bas Apar?ts [Fire extinguisher]
Brand: 

In case of fire, the fire extinguisher fails to efficiently extinguish the flames and the user could therefore receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 97/23/EC on pressure equipment and with the relevant standard EN 3-7.

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Lantern

Year: 
2016
Week: 
24
Product: 
Solar Lantern
Brand: 

The battery charger supplied with the lantern poses a risk of electric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the creepage distance between the live parts of the charger and the accessible connector is too short. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61558.

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