Serious risk

Plastic doll set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
Carriage
Brand: 

The plastic material of the doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 10.4 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles

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Decorative fireplace

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
Lord Nelson

The product has an unsafe structure. The decorative stones may be moved when placing or removing the glass cylinder and if they are too close to the bio-ethanol tank, the extinguisher cannot be used correctly. Also, the glass cylinder gets extremely hot rapidly and this may cause burns. Finally, the mark of the maximum filling is unclear, which may lead to over-filling.

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Table lamp

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
Volkkarilamppu
Brand: 

The insulation of the transformer of the power supply is not sufficient and live parts may become accessible, which could cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60598 and EN 61347.

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Heatable gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
Celsius / Lämmitettävät hanskat

The battery charger for the gloves is not sufficiently insulated and live parts may become accessible, causing an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Elastic luggage net

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
CUERDA EQUIPAJE ('luggage strap')
Brand: 

The hook mountings straighten when under tension, causing the elasticated straps to recoil and hit the user or causing a fixed load to fall, leading to injuries and accidents. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.

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Elastic luggage straps

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
3PCS ELASTIQUES BAGAGE ('3 pieces elasticated luggage straps')
Brand: 

The hook mountings straighten when under tension, causing the elasticated straps to recoil and hit the user or causing a fixed load to fall, leading to injuries and accidents. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.

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