Injuries
Passenger car
Folding chairs
The chairs are unstable, which may lead to the user falling, possibly causing injury. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1022.
Equestrian helmet
The helmet does not adequately absorb impacts. Moreover, the retention system is not sufficiently strong and might break, leading to head injury in the event of a fall or impact. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant standard EN 1384.
Passenger car
Tyre
Deformation of the tyre may result in rubbing between the tyre and components of the vehicle, which can lead to tyre failure as a result of tread separation. In addition, tyre failure as a result of high speed is possible. Failure of the tyre could lead to an accident.
Children’s trousers
Children’s trousers
The drawstring in the waist area may become trapped during various activities of the child, possibly causing injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
Vehicle lift
The automatic mechanical locking system for the carrying arms has elongated holes and there is consequently a risk that it can disengage. The locking of the system is dependent on a thorough adjustment and tightening which will foreseeably not be done during normal use. If the carrying arms move from the supporting position during use the vehicle can fall and crush the user. One fatal accident reported. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1493.
Lorry
A fault in the wheel flange at the front axle could lead to fissuring and in some cases to the loss of a front wheel.