Measures ordered by public authorities: Withdrawal of the product from the market

Fabric doll

Year: 
2016
Week: 
14
Product: 
WJ DOLL
Brand: 

The battery cover is easily removable, giving access to button batteries which could be swallowed by children and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract or choking. In addition, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking if put in the mouth by children. 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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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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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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Electric stand fan

Year: 
2016
Week: 
13
Product: 
Air Monster
Brand: 

The blades are not adequately protected by the grille. Fingers can be caught between the grille guard and the rotating blade, causing cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

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