Serious risk

Plastic Doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Winter Princess

The plastic material of the doll contains both di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured values: 1.2 and 15.2% by weight respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation, DEHP, DBP and BBP phthalates are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Decorative grapes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Grappe raisin PVC (PVC bunch of grapes)
Brand: 

This decorative article, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

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Wooden puzzle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Discovery Cubes with Animal Puzzle

Children can easily access the small parts contained in the cubes (bell, wooden roller, marble, and rotating ball). Small children could put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. 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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Hair brush straightener

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Hair Auto Straightener

The electrical insulation is inadequate: there is access to metal parts of the brush separated from live parts by basic insulation and the dimensions of the plug fuse are not correct. 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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Children's fancy dress/pyjamas with hat

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The red fabric contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 2-Naphthylamine (measured value: up to 82 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 mosquito-repellent device

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
TRAVEL Mosquito Plug
Brand: 

The casing of the product does not have sufficient mechanical strength which could lead to live parts becoming accessible. It is possible to touch the live parts of pins of the plug when inserting or removing the device from the mains socket. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
20
Product: 
Clio
Brand: 

The front wheel arch may be incorrectly installed. As a result, the brake hose may come into contact with the front wheel arch, causing wear of the brake hose by fretting. If the brake hose breaks and the brake fluid leaks out, the performance of braking could be compromised.

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