Measures ordered by public authorities: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
USB cable
Year:
2016
Week:
28
Product:
Anna & Claras USB charger
Brand:
The amount of lead in the soldering of the USB cable is too high (measured value: 42 %). This may pose a risk to the environment in the disposal of the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2).
Amber bracelet
Liquid for electronic cigarettes
Year:
2016
Week:
31
Product:
Milk and Chocolate
Brand:
The product contains nicotine yet the presence of nicotine is not adequately reported on the labelling. The bottle containing the mixture does not bear an adequate label; the user therefore has no information on the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin or if it is ingested. In addition, the product can be misleading for consumers as it refers to a drink both in respect of packaging and in terms of organoleptic characteristics, i.e. intense aroma of cocoa.
Wooden toy
Year:
2016
Week:
31
Product:
Parking garage
Brand:
The toy contains small parts that could be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Toy xylophone
Year:
2016
Week:
1
Product:
Happy Time
Brand:
The white pins connecting the sound bars to the base detach easily, generating small parts. A small 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.
Children's swing chair
Year:
2016
Week:
27
Product:
Kinder Hollywoodschaukel Rot, Beetle - Kid's Swing Chair, Beetle Design
Brand:
While children are swinging, the swing chair can overturn. Children can fall and be hit by the metal roof of the swing chair, causing injuries to the head and the neck. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-8.
Children's clothing set
Year:
2016
Week:
26
Product:
Unknown
Brand:
The drawstrings in the hood of the sweatshirt and waistband of the trousers could become trapped during various activities of the child, leading to strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant Europeans standard EN 14682.
Lighting chain
Year:
2016
Week:
26
Product:
WESOLYCH SWIAT LAMPKI CHOINKOWE ('Merry Christmas Tree Lights')
Brand:
The mechanical strength of the flashing unit is not sufficient and the user may have access to live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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.