Injuries

Torch

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
Rechargeable Hand Torch
Brand: 

During battery charging, the battery may explode. If this happens, the user may be hit by parts of the product. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

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Passenger car

Year: 
2016
Week: 
9
Product: 
RAV4
Brand: 

In the event of a high-speed frontal collision, there is a possibility that the lap belt webbing of the seat belts intended for the outboard, second row seats could come into contact with a part of the seat cushion frame, be cut, and separate. If this occurred, the seat belt would not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury for the occupant.

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Alcohol Interlock

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
AL-5
Brand: 

There is the possibility to drive a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol regardless of whether the alcohol interlock is assembled. Therefore there is a higher possibility for the driver to cause injuries to himself or to others. The product does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard EN 50436-2.

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Cradle

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The locking mechanism of the swing system may easily unlock. If this happens while the child is unsupervised, the child could stand up, making the cradle tip over on one side. This could cause the child to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1130.

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