Serious risk

Van

Year: 
2016
Week: 
10
Product: 
V-class, Vito

A cut-out in the vehicle floor may be missing meaning that the tail pipe of the warm-air auxiliary heating has not been fitted correctly. Exhaust gases from the auxiliary heating may consequently not be evacuated correctly and might to some extent penetrate the vehicle interior leading to a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning of the passengers. There is also a risk of the underbody panelling catching fire.

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Rattle for cribs

Year: 
2016
Week: 
10
Product: 
Intelligence Funny Baby Toy Series
Brand: 

The cord holding the rattle pieces may easily break. The released beads are too small: a 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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Electric blanket

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The electric blanket can be connected directly to the power supply without the control unit. If used in this way, the electric blanket will overheat and a vulnerable person could suffer heatstroke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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Modelling clay

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Pasta moldar (Modeling clay)
Brand: 

The migration of cobalt from the clay is too high (measured value: 51 mg/kg). The contact with the skin during playing may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.

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Gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amines benzidine (measured value 185 mg/kg) and 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 104 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, these aromatic amines 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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